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Spanish heath

Erica lusitanica

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Ericales (Heidekrautartige)
Family
Ericaceae
Genus
Erica
Species
Erica lusitanica (Spanish heath)

Similar Species in Erica

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Besenheide
Erica scoparia
Not Evaluated
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Glockenheide
Erica tetralix
Near Threatened
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Graue Glockenheide
Erica cinerea
Vulnerable
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Schnee-Heide
Erica carnea
Not Evaluated
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Cornish heath
Erica vagans
Least Concern
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Corsican Heath
Erica terminalis
Not Evaluated
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Tree Heath
Erica arborea
Least Concern
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Dorset heath
Erica ciliaris
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spanish heath?
The scientific name of Spanish heath is Erica lusitanica. It belongs to the genus Erica.
What is the conservation status of Spanish heath?
Spanish heath (Erica lusitanica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Spanish heath live?
Spanish heath is found in Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, France, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does Spanish heath belong to?
Spanish heath (Erica lusitanica) belongs to the genus Erica, which is part of the taxonomic family Ericaceae.
Is Spanish heath endangered?
No, Spanish heath (Erica lusitanica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Spanish heath belong to?
Spanish heath (Erica lusitanica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Spanish heath?
The closest relatives of Spanish heath in the genus Erica include Besenheide, Glockenheide, Graue Glockenheide, Schnee-Heide, Cornish heath.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Erica — 11 Species

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Besenheide
Erica scoparia
NE 🐾
Glockenheide
Erica tetralix
NT 🐾
Graue Glockenheide
Erica cinerea
VU 🐾
Schnee-Heide
Erica carnea
NE 🐾
Cornish heath
Erica vagans
LC
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Spanish heath
Erica lusitanica
LC
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Corsican Heath
Erica terminalis
NE 🐾
Tree Heath
Erica arborea
LC 🐾
Dorset heath
Erica ciliaris
NE 🐾
Mackay's heath
Erica mackayana
LC 🐾
Darley Dale heath
Erica darleyensis
NE
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