Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glutinosa
ID:
672832

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.Bergius

Source:
cmp

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Descr. Pl. Cap. : 98 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672164

Common Names

  • Sticky Heath
  • Sticky Bell Heather
  • Sticky Cross-Leaved Heath

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Synonyms

  • Andromeda droseroides L. [valid]
  • Ceramia teucriifolia (Spreng.) G.Don [valid]
  • Ericoides adenophorum (Spreng.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Ericoides glutinosum (P.J.Bergius) Kuntze [valid]
  • Ericoides teucriifolium (Spreng.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Erica glutinosa glutinosa [valid]

Description

Erica glutinosa (also called Glutinous 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 glutinosa 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 glutinosa var. parviflora Benth.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erica glutinosa 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 glutinosa 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 glutinosa

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

Erica glutinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica glutinosa?

Erica glutinosa

What are the common names of Erica glutinosa?

Glutinous heath, Glutinous heather

What is the natural habitat of Erica glutinosa?

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