Status:
valid
Authors:
Summerh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Field Notes Tasman. Pl. : 50 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668302
Common Names
- Comberi Epacris
- Comber's Epacris
- Comber's Heath
Description
Epacris comberi (also called Comber'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 comberi 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 comberi 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 serrated margin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Epacris comberi 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 comberi
Epacris comberi can be found in Australia, particularly in New South Wales and Victoria.
Epacris comberi FAQ
What is the common name of Epacris comberi?
Comber's heath
What is the growth rate of Epacris comberi?
Slow
What are the characteristics of Epacris comberi?
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