Erica maritima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guthrie & Bolus
Source:
cmp
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 4(1): 221 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672574
Common Names
- Erica maritima
- Sea heath
- Mountain heath
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erica maritima (also called Spring Heath, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to the coastal regions of Europe. It has small, needle-like, grey-green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in coastal heaths and dunes.
Uses & Benefits
Erica maritima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to produce honey and as a source of fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erica maritima has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erica maritima is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It has small, white or pink flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Erica maritima
Erica maritima can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Erica maritima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica maritima?
Erica maritima
What is the common name of Erica maritima?
Heath
What is the natural habitat of Erica maritima?
It is found in damp, acidic soils in woodlands, heaths and moorlands
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
Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.
Francis Guthrie (1831-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guthrie' in the authors string.