Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latituba
ID:
673102

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Bolus

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb. 4: 16 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672434

Common Names

  • Erica latituba
  • Broad-tubed heath
  • Broad-tubed heather

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Description

Erica latituba (also called Latituba 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 latituba 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 latituba flower is white with a yellow center and has five petals. The seed is small and black with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have thin, wiry stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica latituba 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 latituba

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

Erica latituba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica latituba?

Erica latituba

What is the common name of Erica latituba?

Large-tubed Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica latituba?

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