Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calvertiana
ID:
668957

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 8: 52 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668289

Common Names

  • Calvertiana Epacris
  • Calvert's Epacris
  • Calvert's Heath

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Description

Epacris calvertiana (also called Calvert's 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 calvertiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in floral arrangements. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Epacris calvertiana 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 calvertiana 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 calvertiana

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

Epacris calvertiana FAQ

What is the common name of Epacris campanulata?

Bell heath

What is the growth rate of Epacris campanulata?

Slow

What are the characteristics of Epacris campanulata?

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