Category:Erica andevalensis

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Pyrite Heath

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Erica mackayana subsp. andevalensis
• Erica andevalensis f. albiflora

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ericales, it is further categorized into the family Ericaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Erica as the species Erica andevalensis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found within the specific regions of Southwestern Europe. Its natural habitat is concentrated in the Iberian Peninsula. More specifically, the species is known to grow in the country of Portugal. It is also documented to exist throughout various parts of Spain. Consequently, its geographical range is limited to these two neighboring Mediterranean nations.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Erica andevalensis is characterized by its status as a perennial species, meaning it persists through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its life cycle in a single year. As a perennial, the plant establishes a long-term presence in its natural habitat, allowing it to invest resources into sustained growth, structural development, and repeated reproductive efforts over several years. This life strategy enables the plant to adapt to environmental fluctuations and maintain a stable population within its specific ecological niche.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Erica andevalensis is characterized by its growth form as a shrub, which defines its structural architecture and habit within its habitat. This plant exhibits a woody nature, possessing lignified stems that provide the necessary rigidity and support for its shrubby development.

Growth form :

shrub

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Erica andevalensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Ursolic acid, alpha-Amyrine.

Flavonoids

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Ursolic acid

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

alpha-Amyrine

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Conditions

Erica andevalensis has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include gastric ulcers, ulcers.

Gastric ulcers

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Ulcers

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Preparations

Erica andevalensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanolic extract of the aerial parts.

Methanolic extract of the aerial parts

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences