Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lutea
ID:
673185

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.Bergius

Source:
cmp

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Descr. Pl. Cap. : 115 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672517

Common Names

  • Erica lutea
  • Lutea heath
  • Yellow heath

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Synonyms

  • Lamprotis oppositifolia (Andrews) G.Don [valid]
  • Lamprotis lutea (P.J.Bergius) D.Don [valid]
  • Erica imbellis Salisb. [valid]
  • Ericoides luteum (P.J.Bergius) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica lutea (also called Yellow 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 lutea 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica lutea flower is small, bell-shaped and yellow. 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 lutea 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 lutea

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

Erica lutea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica lutea?

Erica lutea

What is the common name of Erica lutea?

Lutea heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica lutea?

Erica lutea 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