Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sulcata
ID:
674021

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hornem.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Hort. Bot. Hafn. 1: 371 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673353

Common Names

  • Erica sulcata
  • Heath Heath
  • Irish Heath

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Description

Erica sulcata (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 sulcata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rockeries. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erica sulcata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica sulcata 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 sulcata

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

Erica sulcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica sulcata?

Erica sulcata

What is the common name of Erica sulcata?

Sulcate heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica sulcata?

Dry, sandy soils 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