Epacris rhombifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.R.Fraser & Vickery) Menadue
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Telopea 18: 451. 2015 [18 Nov 2015] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000035245
Common Names
- Epacris rhombifolia
- Rhombifolia Epacris
- Epacris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Epacris rhombifolia (also called Common Heath, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to Australia. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 1.5 m. It prefers to grow in dry, open habitats such as heaths and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Epacris rhombifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Epacris rhombifolia has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Epacris rhombifolia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Where to Find Epacris rhombifolia
Epacris rhombifolia is found in Australia.
Epacris rhombifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Epacris rhombifolia?
Epacris rhombifolia
What is the common name of Epacris rhombifolia?
Diamond-leaved heath
What is the family of Epacris rhombifolia?
Ericaceae
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,