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Mackay's heath

Erica mackayana

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (bitki)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Ericales (Ericales)
Family
Ericaceae
Genus
Erica
Species
Erica mackayana (Mackay's heath)

Similar Species in Erica

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green heather
Erica scoparia
Not Evaluated
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Bell Heather
Erica cinerea
Vulnerable
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Darley Dale heath
Erica darleyensis
Not Evaluated
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winter heath
Erica carnea
Not Evaluated
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Cornish heath
Erica vagans
Least Concern
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Spanish heath
Erica lusitanica
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mackay's heath?
The scientific name of Mackay's heath is Erica mackayana. It belongs to the genus Erica.
What is the conservation status of Mackay's heath?
Mackay's heath (Erica mackayana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Mackay's heath belong to?
Mackay's heath (Erica mackayana) belongs to the genus Erica, which is part of the taxonomic family Ericaceae.
Is Mackay's heath endangered?
No, Mackay's heath (Erica mackayana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Mackay's heath belong to?
Mackay's heath (Erica mackayana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of Mackay's heath?
The closest relatives of Mackay's heath in the genus Erica include green heather, Bell Heather, Darley Dale heath, winter heath, Cornish heath.

Genus Erica — 11 Species

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green heather
Erica scoparia
NE
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Mackay's heath
Erica mackayana
LC
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Bell Heather
Erica cinerea
VU 🐾
Darley Dale heath
Erica darleyensis
NE 🐾
winter heath
Erica carnea
NE 🐾
Cornish heath
Erica vagans
LC 🐾
Spanish heath
Erica lusitanica
LC 🐾
Corsican Heath
Erica terminalis
NE 🐾
Tree Heath
Erica arborea
LC 🐾
Dorset heath
Erica ciliaris
NE 🐾
cross-leaved heath
Erica tetralix
NT
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