Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipedunculata
ID:
673171

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Lodd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Bot. Cab. 2: t. 103 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672503

Common Names

  • Erica longipedunculata
  • Longipedunculata heath
  • Long-stalked heath

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Description

Erica longipedunculata (also called Long-peduncle Heath, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, pink flowers and grows in rocky, sandy soils in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erica longipedunculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica longipedunculata var. intermedia (Bolus) Dulfer
Erica longipedunculata var. setifera (Bolus) Dulfer
Erica longipedunculata var. longipedunculata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Erica longipedunculata are white, 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 longipedunculata is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. It prefers a well-drained, acidic soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Erica longipedunculata

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

Erica longipedunculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica longipedunculata?

Erica longipedunculata

What is the common name of Erica longipedunculata?

Longipedunculata heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica longipedunculata?

Erica longipedunculata 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