Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
breviflora
ID:
668956

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
cmp

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1910: 216 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668288

Common Names

  • Breviflora Epacris
  • Short-Flowered Epacris
  • Short-Flowered Heath

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Description

Epacris breviflora (also called Short-flowered 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 breviflora 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 flowers of Epacris breviflora are white and yellow in color, and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epacris breviflora 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 breviflora

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

Epacris breviflora FAQ

What is the common name of Epacris breviflora?

Short-flowered heath

What is the growth rate of Epacris breviflora?

Slow

What are the characteristics of Epacris breviflora?

It has a low-growing shrub with small, white flowers

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