Status:
valid
Authors:
H.A.Baker
Source:
cmp
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 28: 200 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672842
Common Names
- Erica Paucifolia
- Erica Pavettiflora
- Erica Paxtonii
Description
Erica pauciovulata (also called Few-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 pauciovulata is used in landscaping as an ornamental plant. It is also used in gardens as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Erica pauciovulata flower is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erica pauciovulata 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 pauciovulata
Erica pauciovulata can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of North Africa.
Erica pauciovulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica pauciovulata?
Erica pauciovulata
What is the common name of Erica pauciovulata?
Few-flowered heath
What is the natural habitat of Erica pauciovulata?
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