Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lyallii
ID:
673188

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Dorr & E.G.H.Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 21: 84 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672520

Common Names

  • Erica lyallii
  • Lyall's heath
  • Lyall heath

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Synonyms

  • Philippia floribunda parviflora (Benth.) H.Perrier [valid]
  • Philippia floribunda glandulosa H.Perrier [valid]
  • Philippia parviflora Benth. [valid]
  • Salaxis parviflora (Benth.) D.Dietr. [valid]

Description

Erica lyallii (also called Lyall 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 lyallii is used as a garden ornamental. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica lyallii 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 lyallii 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 lyallii

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

Erica lyallii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica lyallii?

Erica lyallii

What is the common name of Erica lyallii?

Lyallii heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica lyallii?

Erica lyallii 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

References

Laurence J. Dorr (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dorr' in the authors string.
Edward George Hudson Oliver (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.H.Oliv.' in the authors string.