Erica nabea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guthrie & Bolus
Source:
cmp
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 4(1): 271 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672684
Common Names
- Erica nabea
- Nabea Heath
- Heath Heath
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erica nabea (also called Nabea Heath, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is native to Europe, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grassland, heathland, and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Erica nabea is an evergreen shrub that is often used in landscaping and garden design. It is drought-tolerant and can be used as a low-maintenance groundcover. It produces small white or pink flowers in the spring and summer months.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erica nabea has white to pinkish flowers, small seeds and seedlings that are green and hairy.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erica nabea is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1m in height. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Erica nabea
Erica nabea is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.
Erica nabea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica nabea?
Erica nabea
What is the common name of Erica nabea?
Nabea heath
What type of plant is Erica nabea?
Erica nabea is a shrub
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.