Erica gigantea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Klotzsch ex Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 656 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672128
Common Names
- Erica gigantea
- Gigantea Heath
- Gigantea Bell Heather
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Ericoides giganteum (Klotzsch ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Erica gigantea (also called Giant Heath, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky and sandy soils in sunny, dry areas. It has small, white, bell-shaped flowers and small, dark green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Erica gigantea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a hedge plant. It is attractive to bees and other pollinators, and its flowers are edible.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Erica gigantea has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erica gigantea is an evergreen shrub with white flowers. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Erica gigantea
Erica gigantea is native to the Canary Islands.
Erica gigantea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica gigantea?
Erica gigantea
What is the common name of Erica gigantea?
Giant heath
What is the natural habitat of Erica gigantea?
Mountainous regions of the Mediterranean
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
References
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.