Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mutabilis
ID:
669098

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Otto

Source:
cmp

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Neue Allg. Deutsche Garten- Blumenzeitung 6: 105 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668430

Common Names

  • Mutabilis Epacris
  • Changeable Epacris
  • Changeable Heath

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Description

Epacris mutabilis (also called Variable Heath, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It typically grows in heathland and dry sclerophyll forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Epacris mutabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a ground cover or as a low hedge. It is also used in the production of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Epacris mutabilis is a white or pink tubular flower, usually with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule containing several small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epacris mutabilis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a stem cutting of about 10 cm in length and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cutting in rooting hormone and place it in a potting mix. Keep the potting mix moist and in a warm, bright location. The cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Epacris mutabilis

Epacris mutabilis is found in wet forests and heathlands in Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania.

Epacris mutabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epacris mutabilis?

Epacris mutabilis

What is the common name of Epacris mutabilis?

Changeable Epacris

What is the natural habitat of Epacris mutabilis?

Epacris mutabilis is found in heath and dry sclerophyll forests in Australia

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