Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lawsonia
ID:
673104

Status:
valid

Authors:
Andrews

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Col. Engr. Heaths 4: 242 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672436

Common Names

  • Erica lawsonia
  • Lawson's heath
  • Lawson's heather

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Synonyms

  • Erica leptocarpha A.Spreng. [valid]
  • Ericoides lawsonianum (Andrews) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica lawsonia (also called Lawson's 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 lawsonia 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 lawsonia flower is white and bell-shaped with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica lawsonia is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to the Middle East. The plant is an evergreen shrub, growing to 1.5 m tall. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings in summer or by seed in autumn.

Where to Find Erica lawsonia

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

Erica lawsonia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica lawsonia?

Erica lawsonia

What is the common name of Erica lawsonia?

Lawson's Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica lawsonia?

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