Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capillaris
ID:
672290

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bartl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 7: 647 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671622

Common Names

  • Heath
  • Ling
  • Mountain Heath

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Synonyms

  • Ericoides capillare (Bartl.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica capillaris (also called Hair 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 capillaris 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica capillaris var. poliotes Bolus
Erica capillaris var. capillaris

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica capillaris 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 capillaris can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. Plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Erica capillaris

Erica capillaris can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Erica capillaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica capillaris?

Erica capillaris

What is the family of Erica capillaris?

Ericaceae

Where is Erica capillaris 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