| Family | ERICACEAE |
| Genus species | Erica ciliaris L. |
| Synonyms | Erica ciliata Bubani |
| Erica maweana Backh. | |
| Habitat | thickets and heaths |
| Altitude | 0-800m |
| Description | young branchlets pubescent, leaves 2-4mm, in whorls of 3, ovate to oblong-lanceolate, patent, ciliate, flowers in terminal racemes, corolla 8-12mm long, urceolate |
| Size | 30-70cm |
| Color | bright reddish pink |
| Bloom | summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | erect shrub |
| Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade |
| Propagation | seed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 3-6 months, 13-18°C cuttings in late summer |
| Territory |
Europe
Northern Europe (Great Britain , Ireland ) Southwestern Europe (France , Portugal , Spain ) Africa Northern Africa (Morocco) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | ERICACEAE
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