Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
attleana
ID:
668949

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Otto

Source:
cmp

Year:
1850

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668281

Common Names

  • Attleana Epacris
  • Mountain Bells
  • Mountain Heath

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Description

Epacris attleana (also called Attlea Heath, among many other common names) is a small shrub, usually 0.3-1.2 m high, with small, narrow leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to New South Wales, Australia and grows in heathlands, woodlands and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Epacris attleana 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 attleana 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 attleana 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 attleana

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

Epacris attleana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epacris attleana?

Epacris attleana

What is the common name of Epacris attleana?

Attlee's heath

What type of plant is Epacris attleana?

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