Erica parviporandra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.G.H.Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb. 19: 371 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672826
Common Names
- Erica parviporandra
- Small-flowered Heath
- Small-flowered Heather
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erica parviporandra (also called Dwarf-flowered 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 parviporandra 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 parviporandra flower is small and white. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erica parviporandra is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 1 m (3 ft). It is hardy to USDA zone 6 and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is also tolerant of salt spray.
Where to Find Erica parviporandra
Erica parviporandra can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of North Africa.
Erica parviporandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica parviporandra?
Erica parviporandra
What is the common name of Erica parviporandra?
Small-leaved heath
What is the natural habitat of Erica parviporandra?
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
References
Edward George Hudson Oliver (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.H.Oliv.' in the authors string.