Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
669108

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Rich.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Voy. Astrolabe 1: 213 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668440

Common Names

  • Few-flowered Epacris
  • Few-flowered Heath
  • Few-flowered Foxglove

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Synonyms

  • Epacris pauciflora sinclairii (Hook.f.) Cheeseman [valid]
  • Epacris sinclairii Hook.f. [valid]

Description

Epacris pauciflora (also called Few-flowered 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 pauciflora 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 pauciflora 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 pauciflora 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 pauciflora

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

Epacris pauciflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epacris pauciflora?

Epacris pauciflora

What type of plant is Epacris pauciflora?

Evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Epacris pauciflora?

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