Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
669115

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Icon. 4: 26 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668447

Common Names

  • Pretty Epacris
  • Pretty Heath
  • Pretty Foxglove

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Synonyms

  • Epacris pulchella montana Hochr. [valid]
  • Epacris riparia R.Br. [valid]

Description

Epacris pulchella (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 pulchella 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 pulchella has white or pink flowers, with a bell-shaped calyx and a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epacris pulchella is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Epacris pulchella

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

Epacris pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epacris pulchella?

Epacris pulchella

What type of plant is Epacris pulchella?

Evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Epacris pulchella?

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