Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gillii
ID:
672797

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 684 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672129

Common Names

  • Erica gillii
  • Gillii Heath
  • Gillii Bell Heather

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Synonyms

  • Ericoides gillii (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica gillii (also called Gill's 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 gillii 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 gillii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica gillii 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 gillii

Erica gillii is native to the Canary Islands.

Erica gillii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica gillii?

Erica gillii

What is the common name of Erica gillii?

Gill's heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica gillii?

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