Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
squarrosa
ID:
673978

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salisb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 6: 380 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673310

Common Names

  • Heath
  • Bell Heather
  • Cross-leaved Heath

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Synonyms

  • Callista ferruginea (Andrews) G.Don [valid]
  • Ericoides squarrosum (Salisb.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Euryloma squarrosa (Salisb.) G.Don [valid]

Description

Erica squarrosa (also called Squarrose Heath, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with small, bell-shaped, white flowers. It is native to Europe, and is found in dry, open, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erica squarrosa is an attractive ornamental plant, used in landscaping and as a cut flower. It is known for its attractive pink flowers and its ability to thrive in dry, sandy soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica squarrosa flower is a small, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The petals are white or pinkish-white in color. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a tuft of fine, white hairs at the tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica squarrosa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and will tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Erica squarrosa

Erica squarrosa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Portugal, Spain, and North Africa.

Erica squarrosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica squarrosa?

Erica squarrosa

What are the common names of Erica squarrosa?

Squarrose heath, Spreading heath

Where does Erica squarrosa grow?

Erica squarrosa is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East

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