Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urceolata
ID:
674178

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klotzsch) E.G.H.Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb. 19: 424 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673510

Common Names

  • Erica urna-viridis
  • Green Urn Heath
  • Green Urn Bell Heather

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Synonyms

  • Scyphogyne puberula (Klotzsch) Benth. [valid]
  • Scyphogyne trimera N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Scyphogyne urceolata (Klotzsch) Benth. [valid]
  • Scyphogyne burchellii N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Tristemon urceolatus Klotzsch [valid]
  • Tristemon puberula Klotzsch [valid]

Description

Erica urceolata (also called Urn-shaped Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with small urn-shaped flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erica urceolata is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is often used as a ground cover in areas that are difficult to mow. It is also a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica urceolata flower is a small, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica urceolata is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and should be about 4 inches long. Place the cuttings in a potting mix of equal parts sand and peat moss and keep them moist until they root, which usually takes about 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Erica urceolata

Erica urceolata can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Erica urceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica urceolata?

Erica urceolata

What is the common name of Erica urceolata?

Urceolate heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica urceolata?

It is found in rocky areas, dry heaths, and grasslands in the Mediterranean region

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

References