Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
setacea
ID:
673906

Status:
valid

Authors:
Andrews

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Col. Engr. Heaths 1: 59 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673238

Common Names

  • Erica setacea
  • Bristly heath
  • Heath heather

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Synonyms

  • Ericoides setaceum (Andrews) Kuntze [valid]
  • Ericoides variabile (Klotzsch ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica setacea (also called bristly 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 setacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica setacea 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 setacea 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, yellow 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 setacea

Erica setacea can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Erica setacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica setacea?

Erica setacea

What is the common name of Erica setacea?

Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica setacea?

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