Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ventricosa
ID:
674209

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Erica : 27 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673541

Common Names

  • Erica ventricosa
  • Heath Pink
  • Heath Bell

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Synonyms

  • Callista praegnans (Andrews) G.Don [valid]
  • Callista ventricosa D.Don [valid]
  • Callista venusta G.Don [valid]
  • Erica venusta Salisb. [valid]
  • Ericoides pellucidum Kuntze [valid]
  • Ericoides ventricosum (Thunb.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Eurylepis glabra (Link) G.Don [valid]

Description

Erica ventricosa (also called Cross-Leaved Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that is native to Europe and North Africa. It grows up to 1 m in height and has small, needle-like leaves. It prefers well-drained soils and is often found in rocky areas, grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erica ventricosa 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica ventricosa var. ventricosa
Erica ventricosa var. meyeriana Dulfer

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erica ventricosa is a pink to purple bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica ventricosa is a small, evergreen shrub, growing up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It has small, needle-like leaves and small, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to the Western Cape of South Africa. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers a well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Erica ventricosa

Erica ventricosa is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

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