Status:
valid
Authors:
Bartl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 7: 646 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673242
Common Names
- Erica setosa
- Hairy heath
- Heath heather
Synonyms
- Ericoides setosum (Bartl.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Erica setosa (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 setosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Erica setosa has white flowers with yellow centers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erica setosa 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 setosa
Erica setosa can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Erica setosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica setosa?
Erica setosa
What is the common name of Erica setosa?
Heath
What is the natural habitat of Erica setosa?
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