Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ciliaris
ID:
672341

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 354 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671673

Common Names

  • Erica ciliaris
  • Ciliaris' heath
  • Ciliaris' heather

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Description

Erica ciliaris (also called Common heath, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa. It has small, needle-like leaves and pink or white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erica ciliaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make honey and as a medicinal herb to treat respiratory and digestive ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Erica ciliaris are white and bell-shaped, with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica ciliaris is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Erica ciliaris

Erica ciliaris can be found in South Africa.

Erica ciliaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica ciliaris?

Erica ciliaris

What are the common names of Erica ciliaris?

Furze, Whin

What is the natural habitat of Erica ciliaris?

It is native to western Europe, where it is found on dry, sandy soils and rocky hillsides

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