Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canescens
ID:
672283

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.C.Wendl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Eric. Icon. Descr. 2(23): 171 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671615

Common Names

  • Heath
  • Ling
  • Mountain Heath

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Synonyms

  • Erica villosiuscula G.Lodd. [valid]
  • Erica canescens canescens [valid]

Description

Erica canescens (also called Grey heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Europe. It has small, needle-like leaves and small, bell-shaped pink flowers. It is typically found in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erica canescens is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The flowers of this plant can be used to make tea and the leaves can be used to make a fragrant oil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica canescens flower is a small, bell-shaped, pink-purple flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica canescens can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Both should be kept in a sunny location.

Where to Find Erica canescens

Erica canescens can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Erica canescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica canescens?

Erica canescens

What is the family of Erica canescens?

Ericaceae

Where is Erica canescens native to?

South Africa

Species in the Erica genus

Erica abbottii, Erica abelii, Erica abietina, Erica accommodata, Erica acuta, Erica adnata, Erica aestiva, Erica affinis, Erica agglutinans, Erica aghillana, Erica albens, Erica albertyniae, Erica albescens, Erica albospicata, Erica alexandri, Erica alfredii, Erica algida, Erica alnea, Erica alopecurus, Erica alticola, Erica altiphila, Erica amalophylla, Erica amatolensis, Erica amicorum, Erica amidae, Erica amoena, Erica amphigena, Erica ampullacea, Erica andreaei, Erica andringitrensis, Erica aneimena, Erica anemodes, Erica anguliger, Erica angulosa, Erica annalis, Erica annectens, Erica anomala, Erica arachnocalyx, Erica arborea, Erica arborescens, Erica arcuata, Erica ardens, Erica arenaria, Erica areolata, Erica argentea, Erica argyraea, Erica aristata, Erica aristella, Erica aristifolia, Erica armandiana,

Species in the Ericaceae family