Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latiflora
ID:
673100

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Bolus

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb. 2: 153 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672432

Common Names

  • Erica latiflora
  • Broad-flowered heath
  • Broad-flowered heather

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Description

Erica latiflora (also called Latiflora Heath, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows to a height of 1 to 2 meters and has small, narrow leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Erica latiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica latiflora flower is a small, bell-shaped flower that is usually pink or white in color. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves with a reddish-purple hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica latiflora is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1m in height. It has small, needle-like leaves and produces small, bell-shaped, pink flowers in the spring and summer. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Erica latiflora

Erica latiflora can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Erica latiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica latiflora?

Erica latiflora

What is the common name of Erica latiflora?

Broad-flowered Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica latiflora?

Heathlands and open woodlands

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