Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glumiflora
ID:
672831

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch ex Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 689 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672163

Common Names

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

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Synonyms

  • Ericoides glumiflorum (Salisb.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erica glumiflora 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 glumiflora can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Both methods require a period of cold stratification to ensure successful germination.

Where to Find Erica glumiflora

Erica glumiflora can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Erica glumiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica glumiflora?

Erica glumiflora

What are the common names of Erica glumiflora?

Glume-flowered heath, Glume-flowered heather

What is the natural habitat of Erica glumiflora?

Dry, sandy soils

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

References