Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
672815

Status:
valid

Authors:
Andrews

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Col. Engr. Heaths 1: 24 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672147

Common Names

  • Grey Heath
  • Grey Bell Heather
  • Grey Cross-Leaved Heath

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Synonyms

  • Ericoides glaucum (Andrews) Kuntze [valid]
  • Eurystegia glauca (Andrews) D.Don [valid]

Description

Erica glauca (also called Grey 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, grey-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Erica glauca 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica glauca var. elegans (Andrews) Bolus
Erica glauca var. glauca

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erica glauca 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 glauca 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 glauca

Erica glauca can be found in Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia.

Erica glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica glauca?

Erica glauca

What is the common name of Erica glauca?

Grey heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica glauca?

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