Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ericoides
ID:
89077

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Kost.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea, Bot. 24: 596 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088406



Common Names

  • Piora ericoides
  • Ericoides Piora
  • Piora Ericoid


Searching for Piora ericoides? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Piora ericoides (also called Heath Piora, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. Its leaves are lanceolate and have a light green color. Its flowers are small and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Piora ericoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piora ericoides has small, white flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are slightly hairy.

Searching for Piora ericoides? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Piora ericoides is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Himalayas. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a light, sandy soil.

Where to Find Piora ericoides

Piora ericoides is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands. It is most commonly found in California, Oregon, and Nevada.

Piora ericoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piora ericoides?

Piora ericoides

What is the common name of Piora ericoides?

Heath Piora

What is the habitat of Piora ericoides?

It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands

Species in the Piora genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References