Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paniculata
ID:
673484

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 2. : 508 (1762)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672816

Common Names

  • Paniculata Heath
  • Heath Paniculata
  • Paniculata Bell Heath

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Synonyms

  • Erica milleflora P.J.Bergius [valid]
  • Ericoides paniculatum (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Gypsocallis paniculata (L.) G.Don [valid]

Description

Erica paniculata (also called Cross-leaved Heath, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is native to Europe and western Asia, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, heaths, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erica paniculata 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 hedge or windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica paniculata flower is small and white. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica paniculata is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 1 m (3 ft). It has small, dark green leaves and small, pinkish-white flowers that appear in late winter and early spring. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings taken in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Erica paniculata

Erica paniculata can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of North Africa.

Erica paniculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica paniculata?

Erica paniculata

What is the common name of Erica paniculata?

Tree heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica paniculata?

Woodlands, heaths and rocky slopes

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