Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cubitans
ID:
672467

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.G.H.Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 29: 112 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671799

Common Names

  • Erica cubitans
  • Cubitans Heath
  • Cubitans Bell Heather

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Description

Erica cubitans (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 cubitans 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 cubitans 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 cubitans is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of a range of soils. Propagation is by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Erica cubitans

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

Erica cubitans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica cubitans?

Erica cubitans

What is the common name of Erica cubitans?

Cubital Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica cubitans?

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