Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
selaginifolia
ID:
673887

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salisb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 6: 338 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673219

Common Names

  • Selaginifolia Heath
  • Selaginifolia Heather
  • Selaginifolia Ling

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Synonyms

  • Lamprotis selaginifolia (Salisb.) G.Don [valid]
  • Ericoides selaginifolium (Salisb.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica selaginifolia (also called heath-leaved heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with small, needle-like leaves and small bell-shaped flowers. It is native to South Africa, and it grows in acidic soils in heathlands, bogs, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erica selaginifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica selaginifolia 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 selaginifolia 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 selaginifolia

Erica selaginifolia is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Erica selaginifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica selaginifolia?

Erica selaginifolia

What is the common name of Erica selaginifolia?

Selaginella Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica selaginifolia?

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