Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
curvifolia
ID:
672488

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salisb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 6: 380 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671820

Common Names

  • Erica curvifolia
  • Curvifolia Heath
  • Curvifolia Bell Heather

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Synonyms

  • Callista comptoniana (Andrews) G.Don [valid]
  • Erica zeyheri A.Spreng. [valid]
  • Ericoides curvifolium (Salisb.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Ericoides zeyheri (Bartl.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Euryloma curvifolia (Salisb.) G.Don [valid]
  • Erica curvifolia curvifolia [valid]

Description

Erica curvifolia (also called Curved-leaved Heath, among many other common names) is a low-growing evergreen shrub with small, curved needle-like leaves and small, bell-shaped white flowers. It is native to the mountains of South Africa and grows in rocky, sandy soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Erica curvifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant in landscaping. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including treating skin conditions, respiratory problems, and digestive issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica curvifolia var. zeyheri (A.Spreng.) Bolus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica curvifolia flower is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, cone-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica curvifolia is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.2m 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 curvifolia

Erica curvifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and North Africa.

Erica curvifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica curvifolia?

Erica curvifolia

What is the common name of Erica curvifolia?

Curved-leaved Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica curvifolia?

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