Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sagittata
ID:
673838

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch ex Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 681 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673170

Common Names

  • Erica sagittata
  • Arrow-leaved Heath
  • Arrow-leaved Erica

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Synonyms

  • Blaeria grandis N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Blaeria sagittata (Klotzsch ex Benth.) Alm & T.C.E.Fr. [valid]
  • Ericoides sagittatum (Klotzsch ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica sagittata (also called Arrow-leaved Heath, among many other common names) is a small shrub with small, arrow-shaped leaves and small, white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erica sagittata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in erosion control and as a groundcover. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica sagittata flower is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica sagittata is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Erica sagittata

Erica sagittata can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and North Africa.

Erica sagittata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica sagittata?

Erica sagittata

What is the common name of Erica sagittata?

Arrow Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica sagittata?

Open heaths, moorlands, and woodlands

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