Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oresigena
ID:
673445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bolus

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 32: 238 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672777

Common Names

  • Erica oresigena
  • Mountain-born Heath
  • Mountain-born Erica

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Synonyms

  • Erica oresigena oresigena [valid]

Description

Erica oresigena (also called Rock Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with small, needle-like leaves and small, bell-shaped pink flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erica oresigena has been used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica oresigena flower is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica oresigena 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 oresigena

Erica oresigena is native to the Mediterranean region.

Erica oresigena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica oresigena?

Erica oresigena

What is the common name of Erica oresigena?

Mountain-born Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica oresigena?

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