Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apiculata
ID:
668946

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cunn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Geogr. Mem. New South Wales : 340 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668278

Common Names

  • Apiculate Epacris
  • Mountain Bells
  • Mountain Heath

Searching for Epacris apiculata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Rupicola apiculata (A.Cunn.) I.Telford [valid]

Description

Epacris apiculata (also called Prickly 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 apiculata is an attractive ornamental shrub that is often used in landscaping. It has small, bell-shaped flowers that are usually white or pink in color. The foliage is a deep green color, and it is very attractive when planted in groups. It is also used in bonsai and as a container plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Epacris apiculata 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.

Searching for Epacris apiculata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Epacris apiculata 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 apiculata

Epacris apiculata can be found in Australia, particularly in New South Wales and Victoria.

Epacris apiculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epacris apiculata?

Epacris apiculata

What is the common name of Epacris apiculata?

Mountain heath

What type of plant is Epacris apiculata?

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