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Bell Heather

Erica cinerea

Vulnerable

About

The Bell Heather (Erica cinerea) is a species in the genus Erica. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Australasia and Oceanian realms.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Australasia and Oceanian realms.

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Erica cinerea (Bell Heather)

Names in Other Languages

French bruyère cendrée

German Graue Glockenheide

Portuguese Queiró

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bell Heather?

The scientific name of Bell Heather is Erica cinerea. It belongs to the genus Erica.

What is the conservation status of Bell Heather?

Bell Heather (Erica cinerea) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bell Heather live?

Bell Heather is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does Bell Heather belong to?

Bell Heather (Erica cinerea) belongs to the genus Erica, which is part of the taxonomic family Ericaceae.

Is Bell Heather endangered?

Yes, Bell Heather (Erica cinerea) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Bell Heather belong to?

Bell Heather (Erica cinerea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Bell Heather?

The closest relatives of Bell Heather in the genus Erica include Cornish heath, Corsican Heath, cross-leaved heath, Darley Dale heath, Dorset heath.