Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
delicata
ID:
668982

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paxton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Paxton's Mag. Bot. 15(177): 194. 1848 [Oct 1848]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668314

Common Names

  • Delicate Heath
  • Common Heath
  • Pink Heath

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Description

Epacris delicata (also called Delicate 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 delicata 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 delicata is a white bell-shaped flower with a long tube and five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epacris delicata is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is native to Australia. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates, and is easy to propagate from cuttings. To cultivate, plant in an area with well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the first year to establish a deep root system. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Epacris delicata

Epacris delicata is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales and Victoria.

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