Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flexistyla
ID:
672732

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.G.H.Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 106: 347 (1995 publ. 1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672064

Common Names

  • Heath
  • Furze
  • Broom

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Description

Erica flexistyla (also called Flexible-style Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub, usually growing to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny habitats such as rocky hillsides, garrigue and maquis.

Uses & Benefits

Erica flexistyla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erica flexistyla is a small, white to pinkish-white bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, green, spindly plant with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica flexistyla is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It has small, needle-like leaves and small, white, bell-shaped flowers. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or division.

Where to Find Erica flexistyla

Erica flexistyla is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Morocco.

Erica flexistyla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica flexistyla?

Erica flexistyla

What is the common name of Erica flexistyla?

Cape Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica flexistyla?

It is native to South Africa and grows in dry, rocky areas

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