Erica cavartica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.G.H.Oliv. & I.M.Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 32: 167 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671642
Common Names
- Heath
- Ling
- Mountain Heath
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erica cavartica (also called Cavarzere 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 cavartica 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 flower of Erica cavartica is a small, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erica cavartica is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It is best grown in well-drained, acidic soil in full sun. Propagation is by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Erica cavartica
Erica cavartica can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Erica cavartica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica cavartica?
Erica cavartica
What is the family of Erica cavartica?
Ericaceae
What is the common name of Erica cavartica?
Cavendish heath
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
References
Edward George Hudson Oliver (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.H.Oliv.' in the authors string.
Inge Magdalene Oliver (1947-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Oliv.' in the authors string.