Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alba-odorata
ID:
668944

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Otto

Source:
cmp

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Neue Allg. Deutsche Garten- Blumenzeitung 6: 104 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668276

Common Names

  • Alba-Odorata Epacris
  • Fragrant White Epacris
  • Fragrant White Heath

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Description

Epacris alba-odorata (also called Fragrant White Heath, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has an upright habit and can reach up to 2 meters in height. Its leaves are lance-shaped and have a dark green hue. Its flowers are small and white in color. It is typically found in heathlands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Epacris alba-odorata is an ornamental shrub that is used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in bonsai and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Epacris alba-odorata flower is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epacris alba-odorata can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. To propagate from division, carefully dig up the plant in the spring and divide the root clump into smaller sections. Replant the divisions in a sunny location in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Epacris alba-odorata

Epacris alba-odorata can be found in Australia, particularly in New South Wales and Victoria.

Epacris alba-odorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epacris alba-odorata?

Epacris alba-odorata

What is the common name of Epacris alba-odorata?

Fragrant white heath

What type of plant is Epacris alba-odorata?

Herbaceous plant

Species in the Epacris genus

Epacris acuminata, Epacris alba-compacta, Epacris alba-odorata, Epacris alpina, Epacris apiculata, Epacris apsleyensis, Epacris attleana, Epacris autumnalis, Epacris barbata, Epacris bicolor, Epacris breviflora, Epacris calvertiana, Epacris celata, Epacris cerasicollona, Epacris coccinea, Epacris comberi, Epacris conspicua, Epacris coriacea, Epacris corymbiflora, Epacris crassifolia, Epacris cregii, Epacris cunninghami, Epacris curtisiae, Epacris delicata, Epacris delicatissima, Epacris densiflora, Epacris densiflora, Epacris diosmifolia, Epacris exserta, Epacris franklinii, Epacris glabella, Epacris glacialis, Epacris grandiflora, Epacris grandis, Epacris graniticola, Epacris gunnii, Epacris hamiltonii, Epacris heteronema, Epacris hookeri, Epacris hyacinthiflora, Epacris hyacinthiflora-candidissima, Epacris impressa, Epacris incarnata, Epacris kinghornii, Epacris laevigata, Epacris lanuginosa, Epacris limata, Epacris limbata, Epacris lithophila, Epacris longiflora,

Species in the Ericaceae family