Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
673447

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.A.Dyer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1932: 449 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672779

Common Names

  • Erica orientalis
  • Oriental Heath
  • Oriental Erica

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Description

Erica orientalis (also called Oriental 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 orientalis has been used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica orientalis 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 orientalis 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 orientalis

Erica orientalis is native to the Mediterranean region.

Erica orientalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica orientalis?

Erica orientalis

What is the common name of Erica orientalis?

Oriental Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica orientalis?

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