Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glomiflora
ID:
672830

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salisb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 6: 330 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672162

Common Names

  • Glomerate-Flowered Heath
  • Glomerate-Flowered Bell Heather
  • Glomerate-Flowered Cross-Leaved Heath

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Synonyms

  • Pachysa vesicularis (Sol. ex Salisb.) G.Don [valid]
  • Pachysa glomiflora (Salisb.) G.Don [valid]

Description

Erica glomiflora (also called Clustered-flowered 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 glomiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica glomiflora var. canthariformis (G.Lodd.) Bolus
Erica glomiflora var. glomiflora

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erica glomiflora 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 glomiflora 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 glomiflora

Erica glomiflora can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Erica glomiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica glomiflora?

Erica glomiflora

What type of plant is Erica glomiflora?

Erica glomiflora is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Erica glomiflora?

Erica glomiflora is native to the Canary Islands

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