Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scoparia
ID:
673877

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 353 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673209

Common Names

  • Scoparia Heath
  • Scoparia Heather
  • Scoparia Ling

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Synonyms

  • Chlorocodon scoparium (L.) Fourr. [valid]
  • Erica fucata Thunb. [valid]
  • Ericoides fucatum (Thunb.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Ericoides scoparium (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Erica leptostachya leptostachya [valid]

Description

Erica scoparia (also called Broom 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 Ireland, and is found in heathland, moorland, and coastal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erica scoparia is an evergreen shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive white flowers and is often used in floral arrangements. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica scoparia flower is white or pink and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica scoparia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and can be rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Erica scoparia

Erica scoparia can be found in the Canary Islands.

Erica scoparia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica scoparia?

Erica scoparia

What is the common name of Erica scoparia?

Broom Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica scoparia?

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