Epacris hyacinthiflora-candidissima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Lem.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Le Jardin Fleuriste 2 1852
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668344
Common Names
- Hyacinth-flowered Heath
- Common Heath
- Pink Heath
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Epacris hyacinthiflora-candidissima (also called White 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-candidissima 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-candidissima 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Epacris hyacinthiflora-candidissima is best cultivated in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or by cuttings.
Where to Find Epacris hyacinthiflora-candidissima
Epacris hyacinthiflora-candidissima is native to the east coast of Australia, from Victoria to Queensland.
Epacris hyacinthiflora-candidissima FAQ
What is the common name of Epacris hyacinthiflora-candidissima?
White hyacinth heath
What is the natural habitat of Epacris hyacinthiflora-candidissima?
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-candidissima?
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,