Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaphyra
ID:
672814

Status:
valid

Authors:
Killick

Source:
cmp

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 9: 128 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672146

Common Names

  • Glabrous Heath
  • Smooth Heath
  • Smooth Bell Heather

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Description

Erica glaphyra (also called Glaphyra 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 glaphyra 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 glaphyra 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica glaphyra 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 glaphyra

Erica glaphyra can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Erica glaphyra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica glaphyra?

Erica glaphyra

What is the common name of Erica glaphyra?

Smooth-leaved heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica glaphyra?

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