Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serrata
ID:
673894

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap. : 69 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673226

Common Names

  • Serrata Heath
  • Serrata Heather
  • Serrata Ling

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Synonyms

  • Salaxis brevifolia D.Dietr. [valid]
  • Blaeria serrata (Thunb.) Thunb. [valid]
  • Nagelocarpus serratus (Thunb.) Bullock [valid]
  • Lagenocarpus imbricatus Klotzsch [valid]
  • Nagelocarpus ciliatus (Benth.) Bullock [valid]

Description

Erica serratifolia (also called saw-toothed 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 Europe and North Africa, and it grows in acidic soils in heathlands, bogs, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica serrata has white flowers with yellow centers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica serrata 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 serrata

Erica serrata can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Erica serrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica serrata?

Erica serrata

What is the common name of Erica serrata?

Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica serrata?

Woodlands and heaths

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