Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispidula
ID:
672925

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 2. : 1672 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672257

Common Names

  • Heath heath
  • Heath heath
  • Heath heath

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Synonyms

  • Ericoides hispidulum (L.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica hispidula (also called Common Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that typically grows to a height of 0.3-0.6m. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky or sandy soils. It is often found in coastal regions, as well as in mountains and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Erica hispidula has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including skin diseases, coughs, and fever. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica hispidula var. viscidula (L.Bolus) Dulfer
Erica hispidula var. hispidula
Erica hispidula var. serpyllifolia (Andrews) Benth.
Erica hispidula var. micrantha Benth.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica hispidula has small, pink, bell-shaped flowers, and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and slender, with delicate, needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica hispidula is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1m in height. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Erica hispidula

Erica hispidula can be found in the mountains of Europe and North Africa.

Erica hispidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica hispidula?

Erica hispidula

What is the common name of Erica hispidula?

Hairy Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica hispidula?

Erica hispidula is native to the Mediterranean region

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