Erica platycodon - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Webb & Berthel.) Rivas Mart. & al.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Itinera Geobot. 7: 355 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672945
Common Names
- Erica platycodon
- Platycodon Erica
- Platycodon Heater
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erica platycodon (also called Broad-bell heath, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is a small shrub with small, pink flowers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Erica platycodon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Erica platycodon sub. maderincola (D.C.McClint.) Rivas Mart., Capelo, J.C.Costa, Lousã, Fontinha, R.Jardim & M.Seq.Erica platycodon sub. platycodon
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Erica platycodon flower is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erica platycodon is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Erica platycodon
Erica platycodon can be found in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
Erica platycodon FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Erica platycodon?
Erica platycodon is found in South Africa.
What is the size of Erica platycodon?
Erica platycodon is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height.
What is the flowering period of Erica platycodon?
Erica platycodon flowers from late spring to early summer.
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
Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
Sabin Berthelot (1794-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Berthel.' in the authors string.
Salvador Rivas Martínez (1935-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rivas Mart.' in the authors string.
Wolfredo Wildpret de la Torre (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wildpret' in the authors string.
Federico Fernández González (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fern.Gonz.' in the authors string.
Pedro Luis Pérez de Paz (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Pérez' in the authors string.
Marcelino del Arco Aguilar (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'del Arco' in the authors string.
Juan Ramón Acebes Ginovés (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Acebes' in the authors string.
Octavio Rodríguez (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Rodr.' in the authors string.
Antonio García Gallo (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'García Gallo' in the authors string.