Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incarnata
ID:
669062

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoffmanns.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Preiss-Verzeichn. Pflanzen. ed. X. 81. ; cf. Linnaea, xvi. (1842) Litt. 274

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668394

Common Names

  • Incarnate Epacris
  • Mountain Bells
  • Mountain Heath

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Description

Epacris incarnata (also called Prickly Heath, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has an upright habit and can reach up to 2 meters in height. Its leaves are lance-shaped and have a dark green hue. Its flowers are small and white in color. It is typically found in heathlands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Epacris incarnata is an attractive ornamental shrub that is often used in landscaping. It has small, bell-shaped flowers that are usually white or pink in color. The foliage is a deep green color, and it is very attractive when planted in groups. It is also used in bonsai and as a container plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epacris kinghornii 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 incarnata 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 incarnata

Epacris incarnata is native to the east coast of Australia, from Victoria to Queensland.

Epacris incarnata FAQ

What is the common name of Epacris incarnata?

Pink heath

What is the natural habitat of Epacris incarnata?

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 incarnata?

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