Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oophylla
ID:
673437

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 672 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672769

Common Names

  • Erica oophylla
  • Woolly Heath
  • Woolly Erica

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Synonyms

  • Ericoides oophyllum (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica oophylla (also called Leafy heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, needle-like leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It typically grows in sandy soils and open areas, such as coastal heaths and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Erica oophylla is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive, small, white flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica oophylla has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in spring and summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica oophylla is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It has small, needle-like leaves and small, white flowers that appear in late winter and early spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Erica oophylla

Erica oophylla is native to the Canary Islands.

Erica oophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica oophylla?

Erica oophylla

What is the common name of Erica oophylla?

Foxtail Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica oophylla?

Heathland, moorland and dry, rocky hillsides

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