Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hyacinthiflora
ID:
669011

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paxton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Paxton's Mag. Bot. 13: 71 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668343

Common Names

  • Hyacinth-flowered Heath
  • Common Heath
  • Pink Heath

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Description

Epacris hyacinthiflora (also called Hyacinth-flowered Heath, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, narrow leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in heathlands, woodlands, and dry sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Epacris hyacinthiflora 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

Epacris hyacinthiflora has white flowers with a pinkish tinge, and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epacris hyacinthiflora is a evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Epacris hyacinthiflora

Epacris hyacinthiflora is found in the south-eastern parts of Australia, particularly in Victoria and New South Wales.

Epacris hyacinthiflora FAQ

What is the common name of Epacris hyacinthiflora?

Hyacinth heath

What is the natural habitat of Epacris hyacinthiflora?

It is found in heathland, dry sclerophyll forest and coastal scrub in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.

What is the flower color of Epacris hyacinthiflora?

The flowers are white or pinkish.

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