Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lusitanica
ID:
673184

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rudolph

Source:
cmp

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Schrader) 1799(2): 286 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672516



Common Names

  • Erica lusitanica
  • Lusitanica heath
  • Portuguese heath


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Synonyms

  • Ericoides polytrichofolium Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica lusitanica (also called Portuguese Heath, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows in rocky, sandy soils in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erica lusitanica is a species of flowering plant in the heather family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used medicinally for a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica lusitanica flower is small, bell-shaped and white. The seed is a small, brown, nut-like capsule. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica lusitanica is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. It prefers a well-drained, acidic soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Erica lusitanica

Erica lusitanica is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, and North Africa.

Erica lusitanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica lusitanica?

Erica lusitanica

What is the common name of Erica lusitanica?

Lusitanica heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica lusitanica?

Erica lusitanica is found in dry, sandy or gravelly soils in open heathland, grassland, and scrubland.

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