Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevigata
ID:
669065

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Otto

Source:
cmp

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Neue Allg. Deutsche Garten- Blumenzeitung 6: 104 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668397

Common Names

  • Smooth Heath
  • Common Heath
  • Pink Heath

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Description

Epacris laevigata (also called Smooth-leaved 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 laevigata 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

The flower of Epacris laevigata 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 laevigata 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 laevigata

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

Epacris laevigata FAQ

What is the common name of Epacris laevigata?

Smooth heath

What is the natural habitat of Epacris laevigata?

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 laevigata?

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