Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
savilea
ID:
673852

Status:
valid

Authors:
Andrews

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Col. Engr. Heaths , ed. 2, 5: t. 238 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673184

Common Names

  • Erica savilea
  • Savile's Heath
  • Savile Heath

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Description

Erica savilea (also called Savile's heather, 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 savilea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in potpourri. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating coughs, colds, and other respiratory ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica savilea var. mutica L.Bolus
Erica savilea var. grandiflora Bolus
Erica savilea var. savilea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica savilea 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 savilea is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a rooting medium such as sand or perlite. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Erica savilea

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

Erica savilea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica savilea?

Erica savilea

What are the common names of Erica savilea?

Common names of Erica savilea include Savile's heath, Savile's heather, and Savile's bell heather.

Where can Erica savilea be found?

Erica savilea 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