Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lowryensis
ID:
673179

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bolus

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 1: 161 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672511

Common Names

  • Erica lowryensis
  • Lowry's heath
  • Lowry heath

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Erica lowryensis is a species of flowering plant in the heather family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used medicinally for a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica lowryensis var. glandulifera Dulfer

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica lowryensis flower is small, bell-shaped and white. The seed is a small, brown, nut-like capsule. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica lowryensis 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 lowryensis

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

Erica lowryensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica lowryensis?

Erica lowryensis

What is the common name of Erica lowryensis?

Lowry's heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica lowryensis?

Erica lowryensis 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