Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mira
ID:
673293

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch ex Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 680 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672625



Common Names

  • Erica mira
  • Mira Heath
  • Mira Heath Erica


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Synonyms

  • Ericoides mirum (Klotzsch ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica mira (also called Common heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub, typically growing up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and typically grows in dry, sandy soils. It has small, linear leaves and small, white, bell-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Erica mira is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make honey and herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica mira has small, bell-shaped flowers that are usually pink or white in color. The flowers are borne in clusters and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica mira is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It has small, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy to USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and rooted in a mix of peat and sand.

Where to Find Erica mira

Erica mira is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Erica mira FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica mira?

Erica mira

What is the common name of Erica mira?

Wonderful heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica mira?

Erica mira is native to South Africa and is found in mountainous areas.

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

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.