Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deflexa
ID:
672526

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sinclair

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Hort. Eric. Woburn. : 8 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671858



Common Names

  • Erica deflexa
  • Deflexa Heath
  • Deflexa Bell Heather


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Synonyms

  • Ericoides deflexum (Sinclair) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica deflexa (also called Heath, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky, sandy, and dry habitats. It is a small evergreen shrub growing to 0.3–1 m (1 ft 0 in–3 ft 3 in) tall, with small, needle-like leaves and pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Erica deflexa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica deflexa flower is a small, bell-shaped bloom that is usually white or pink in color. The seed is a small, round capsule that contains several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica deflexa can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a light, sandy soil. Layering should be done in late summer or early autumn and the rooted cuttings should be planted in a light, sandy soil.

Where to Find Erica deflexa

Erica deflexa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and North Africa.

Erica deflexa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica deflexa?

Erica deflexa

What are the common names of Erica deflexa?

Flexible heath, Flexible heather

What is the natural habitat of Erica deflexa?

Dry, sandy soils

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