Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pannosa
ID:
673487

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salisb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 6: 339 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672819

Common Names

  • Erica pannosa
  • Woolly Heath
  • Woolly Heather

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Synonyms

  • Erica barbata Andrews [valid]
  • Ericoides cistifolium (Link) Kuntze [valid]
  • Eurystegia pannosa (Salisb.) G.Don ex DC. [illegitimate]
  • Gypsocallis cistifolia (Link) G.Don [valid]
  • Eurystegia pannosa (Salisb.) G.Don [valid]

Description

Erica pannosa (also called Bell Heather, 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 pannosa 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

The Erica pannosa 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 pannosa is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a sheltered location until they are established. Once established, Erica pannosa can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Erica pannosa

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

Erica pannosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica pannosa?

Erica pannosa

What is the common name of Erica pannosa?

Fen heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica pannosa?

Fens, bogs, moorlands and wet heaths

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