Status:
valid
Authors:
Compton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 70: 340 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672140
Common Names
- Glandular-Leaved Heath
- Glandular-Stalked Heath
- Glandular-Stemmed Heath
Description
Erica glandulipila (also called Glandular-leaved 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 glandulipila 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 flower of Erica glandulipila is white to pinkish-white in colour, with a tubular shape and five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule containing numerous tiny seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erica glandulipila 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 glandulipila
Erica glandulipila can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Erica glandulipila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica glandulipila?
Erica glandulipila
What is the common name of Erica glandulipila?
Glandular-haired heath
What is the natural habitat of Erica glandulipila?
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