Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cruenta
ID:
672456

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aiton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 2: 16 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671788

Common Names

  • Erica cruenta
  • Cruenta Heath
  • Cruenta Bell Heather

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Synonyms

  • Erica melliflua Salisb. [valid]
  • Ericoides cruentum (Sol.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Erica cruenta cruenta [valid]

Description

Erica cruenta (also called heather, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is an evergreen shrub that typically grows to a height of 0.3–1 m (1 ft 0 in–3 ft 3 in). It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky places, garrigue, and dry woods.

Uses & Benefits

Erica cruenta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and it is also used as a hedge plant. It is also used as a source of honey and nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica cruenta flower is a small, bell-shaped bloom that is usually white or pink in color. The seed is a small, round capsule that contains several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica cruenta is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Erica cruenta

Erica cruenta is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Erica cruenta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica cruenta?

Erica cruenta

What is the common name of Erica cruenta?

Red Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica cruenta?

Heaths, scrub and rocky places

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