Erica oreotragus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.G.H.Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 31: 160 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672776
Common Names
- Erica oreotragus
- Mountain-goat Heath
- Mountain-goat Erica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erica oreotragus (also called Rock Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with small, 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 oreotragus has been used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erica oreotragus has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in spring and summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erica oreotragus is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It has small, needle-like leaves and small, white flowers that appear in late winter and early spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Erica oreotragus
Erica oreotragus is native to the Mediterranean region.
Erica oreotragus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica oreotragus?
Erica oreotragus
What is the common name of Erica oreotragus?
Mountain Goat Heath
What is the natural habitat of Erica oreotragus?
Heathland, moorland and dry, rocky hillsides
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
Edward George Hudson Oliver (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.H.Oliv.' in the authors string.