Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucida
ID:
673180

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salisb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 6: 337 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672512

Common Names

  • Erica lucida
  • Lucida heath
  • Shining heath

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Erica lucida 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 lucida var. laxa (Andrews) Bolus
Erica lucida var. lucida
Erica lucida var. pauciflora Bolus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica lucida 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 lucida 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 lucida

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

Erica lucida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica lucida?

Erica lucida

What is the common name of Erica lucida?

Lucida heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica lucida?

Erica lucida 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