Status:
valid
Authors:
(Klotzsch) E.G.H.Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb. 19: 381 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671421
Common Names
- Erica artemisioides
- Wormwood Heath
- Wormwood Bell
Synonyms
- Erica artemisioides E.Mey. ex Klotzsch [invalid]
- Scyphogyne micrantha N.E.Br. [valid]
- Salaxis octandra artemisioides (Klotzsch) N.E.Br. [valid]
- Salaxis artemisioides Klotzsch [valid]
- Salaxis micrantha Benth. [valid]
Description
Erica artemisioides (also called 'Artemisia Heath' and 'Artemisia Bell Heather', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with needle-like leaves and small, bell-shaped pink flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Erica artemisioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make honey and as a medicinal herb to treat respiratory and digestive ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Erica artemisioides flower is a small, tubular, white flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a white tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erica artemisioides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be protected from cold winds.
Where to Find Erica artemisioides
Erica artemisioides is native to the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
Erica artemisioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica artemisioides?
Erica artemisioides
What is the common name of Erica artemisioides?
Wormwood heather
What is the natural habitat of Erica artemisioides?
Mountainous areas of Europe
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