Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stylaris
ID:
674006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 16. 2: 198 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673338

Common Names

  • Stylar Heath
  • Cross-leaved Heath
  • Bell Heather

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Synonyms

  • Ericoides stylare (Spreng.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica stylaris (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 stylaris is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in the production of honey and for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica stylaris has small, white 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica stylaris is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It has small, white flowers that appear in spring and summer. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Erica stylaris

Erica stylaris can be found in the Mediterranean regions of Europe, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Erica stylaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica stylaris?

Erica stylaris

What is the common name of Erica stylaris?

Stylaris heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica stylaris?

Erica stylaris is native to South Africa

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