Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
passerinoides
ID:
673499

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bolus) E.G.H.Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 24: 124 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672831

Common Names

  • Erica passerinoides
  • Dwarf Heath
  • Heath Bedstraw

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Synonyms

  • Ericinella passerinoides Bolus [valid]

Description

Erica passerinoides (also called Bird's-foot-like 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 passerinoides 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

Erica passerinoides has white or pink flowers, small, egg-shaped seeds, and small, dark green seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica passerinoides 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 passerinoides

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

Erica passerinoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica passerinoides?

Erica passerinoides

What is the common name of Erica passerinoides?

Sparrow's-like heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica passerinoides?

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

Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.
Edward George Hudson Oliver (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.H.Oliv.' in the authors string.