Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
loganii
ID:
673156

Status:
valid

Authors:
Compton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 19: 302 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672488

Common Names

  • Erica loganii
  • Logan's heath
  • Logan heath

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Description

Erica loganii (also called Logan's heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, needle-like leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in rocky areas, scrubland, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erica loganii is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces white flowers and is drought-tolerant. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak, and is suitable for coastal gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Erica loganii are pink, bell-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica loganii is a species of heather that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy stems in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix in the spring. The seeds should be kept moist and in a warm environment until they have germinated.

Where to Find Erica loganii

Erica loganii is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, and North Africa.

Erica loganii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica loganii?

Erica loganii

What is the common name of Erica loganii?

Logan's heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica loganii?

Erica loganii is found in dry, sandy or gravelly soils in open heathland, grassland, and scrubland.

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