Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paucifolia
ID:
673506

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.C.Wendl.) E.G.H.Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb. 19: 220 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672838

Common Names

  • Erica Paucifolia
  • Erica Pavettiflora
  • Erica Paxtonii

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Synonyms

  • Thoracosperma paucifolia (J.C.Wendl.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Simocheilus flosculosus (Salisb.) Druce [valid]
  • Syndesmanthus flosculosus Druce [valid]
  • Blaeria flosculosa G.Don [valid]
  • Blaeria hirsuta Licht. [valid]
  • Blaeria paucifolia J.C.Wendl. [valid]
  • Syndesmanthus paucifolius (J.C.Wendl.) Benth. [valid]

Description

Erica paucifolia (also called Few-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 paucifolia is used in landscaping as an ornamental plant. It is also used in gardens as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica paucifolia sub. ciliata (Klotzsch) E.G.H.Oliv.
Erica paucifolia sub. squarrosa (Benth.) E.G.H.Oliv.
Erica paucifolia sub. paucifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica paucifolia 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 paucifolia

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

Erica paucifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica paucifolia?

Erica paucifolia

What is the common name of Erica paucifolia?

Few-leaved heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica paucifolia?

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