Epacris rigida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sieber ex Spreng.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 4(2): 64 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668461
Common Names
- Rigid Heath
- Pink Heath
- Mountain Heath
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Epacris rigida (also called Rigid 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 rigida 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 rigida 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Epacris rigida 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 rigida
Epacris rigida is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales and Victoria.
Epacris rigida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Epacris rigida?
Epacris rigida
What type of plant is Epacris rigida?
Evergreen shrub
What is the natural habitat of Epacris rigida?
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
References
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Franz Sieber (1789-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sieber' in the authors string.