Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urna-viridis
ID:
674179

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bolus

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 24: 180 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673511

Common Names

  • Erica ustulescens
  • Ustulate Heath
  • Ustulate Bell Heather

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Description

Erica urna-viridis (also called Green Urn 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 urna-viridis 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 urna-viridis 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 urna-viridis 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 urna-viridis

Erica urna-viridis can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Erica urna-viridis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica urna-viridis?

Erica urna-viridis

What is the common name of Erica urna-viridis?

Green urn heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica urna-viridis?

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