Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusifolia
ID:
669104

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Exot. Bot. 1: 77 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668436

Common Names

  • Common Heath
  • Toothed Heath
  • Toothed Epacris

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Description

Epacris obtusifolia (also called Obtuse-leaved 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 obtusifolia 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

Epacris obtusifolia 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 obtusifolia 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 obtusifolia

Epacris obtusifolia can be found in wet forests and heathlands in Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania.

Epacris obtusifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epacris obtusifolia?

Epacris obtusifolia

What type of plant is Epacris obtusifolia?

Evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Epacris obtusifolia?

Heathland and dry sclerophyll forest

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