Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salteri
ID:
673845

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Bolus

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 67: 138 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673177

Common Names

  • Erica salteri
  • Salter's Heath
  • Salter Heath

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Description

Erica salteri (also called Salter's heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with small, needle-like leaves and bell-shaped, pink flowers. It is native to the UK, and is found in heathland, moorland, and coastal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erica salteri is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in the production of honey and for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica salteri 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 salteri 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 salteri

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

Erica salteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica salteri?

Erica salteri

What are the common names of Erica salteri?

Common names of Erica salteri include Salter's heath, Salter's heather, and Salter's bell heather.

Where can Erica salteri be found?

Erica salteri is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

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