Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
doliiformis
ID:
672572

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salisb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 6: 368 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671904

Common Names

  • Erica doliiformis
  • Heath Doliiform
  • Heather Doliiform

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Description

Erica doliiformis (also called Doliiform Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.2 m tall. It has small, dark green leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky, calcareous soils. It is often found in scrubland, grassland, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erica doliiformis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and in topiary. The flowers of this plant are edible and can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica doliiformis flower is a small, bell-shaped flower with five petals that are white or pink in color. The seed is a small, black, round seed that is enclosed in a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica doliiformis can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a light, sandy soil. Layering should be done in late summer or early autumn and the rooted cuttings should be planted in a light, sandy soil.

Where to Find Erica doliiformis

Erica doliiformis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Erica doliiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica doliiformis?

Erica doliiformis

What type of plant is Erica doliiformis?

Erica doliiformis is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Erica doliiformis?

Erica doliiformis is native to the Canary Islands

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