Erica strigosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sol.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 2: 17 (1789)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673332
Common Names
- Strigose Heath
- Cross-leaved Heath
- Bell Heather
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- Ericoides strigosum (Sol.) Kuntze [valid]
- Erica praecox G.Sinclair [valid]
Description
Erica strigosa (also called Common Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub of the Ericaceae family. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, linear leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Erica strigosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in potpourri. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating coughs, colds, and other respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erica strigosa has small, pink flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, green plant with small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erica strigosa is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Erica strigosa
Erica strigosa can be found in the Mediterranean regions of Europe, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Erica strigosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica strigosa?
Erica strigosa
What are the common names of Erica strigosa?
Rough heath, Spreading heath
Where does Erica strigosa grow?
Erica strigosa 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,