Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coccinea
ID:
668969

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paxton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Paxton's Mag. Bot. 6(66): 123. 1839 [Jul 1839]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668301

Common Names

  • Coccinea Epacris
  • Scarlet Epacris
  • Scarlet Heath

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Description

Epacris coccinea (also called Scarlet 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 coccinea is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The leaves can be used to make tea which is said to have a calming effect.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Epacris coccinea is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black drupe. The seedlings have a single, oval leaf with a smooth margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epacris coccinea is a small shrub that can reach heights of up to 1 m. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy stems and rooted in a sandy soil.

Where to Find Epacris coccinea

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

Epacris coccinea FAQ

What is the common name of Epacris coccinea?

Scarlet heath

What is the growth rate of Epacris coccinea?

Slow

What are the characteristics of Epacris coccinea?

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