Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sicifolia
ID:
673918

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salisb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 6: 326 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673250

Common Names

  • Erica sicifolia
  • Sickle-leaved heath
  • Heath heather

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica sicifolia 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 sicifolia is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a rooting medium such as sand or perlite. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Erica sicifolia

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

Erica sicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica sicifolia?

Erica sicifolia

What is the common name of Erica sicifolia?

Sicilian Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica sicifolia?

Heathlands, moorlands, and open 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