Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scytophylla
ID:
673884

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guthrie & Bolus

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 4(1): 162 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673216

Common Names

  • Scytophylla Heath
  • Scytophylla Heather
  • Scytophylla Ling

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Description

Erica scytophylla (also called Scytophyllum 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 scytophylla 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 scytophylla 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 scytophylla is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows to about 1m (3ft) tall and wide. It has small, needle-like leaves and small, bell-shaped, pink flowers in late spring and early summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Erica scytophylla

Erica scytophylla can be found in the Canary Islands.

Erica scytophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica scytophylla?

Erica scytophylla

What is the common name of Erica scytophylla?

Scytophylla Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica scytophylla?

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

Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.
Francis Guthrie (1831-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guthrie' in the authors string.