Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
669121

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sims

Source:
cmp

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 30: t. 1199 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668453

Common Names

  • Purple Heath
  • Pink Bells
  • Mountain Bells

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Synonyms

  • Epacris onosmiflora A.Cunn. [valid]
  • Epacris pungens Sims [valid]
  • Epacris pungens rubra Sims [valid]
  • Epacris purpurascens onosmiflora (A.Cunn.) Maiden & Betche [valid]
  • Epacris purpurascens rubra Lodd. [valid]

Description

Epacris purpurascens (also called Purple Epacris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is a small shrub with white or pink flowers and is native to Australia. It typically grows in forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Epacris purpurascens 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 purpurascens 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 purpurascens is a hardy shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay, and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Epacris purpurascens

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

Epacris purpurascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epacris purpurascens?

Epacris purpurascens

What type of plant is Epacris purpurascens?

Evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Epacris purpurascens?

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