Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubro-grandiflora
ID:
669137

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Otto

Source:
cmp

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Neue Allg. Deutsche Garten- Blumenzeitung 6: 105 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668469

Common Names

  • Red Grandiflora Heath
  • Pink Heath
  • Mountain Heath

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Description

Epacris rubro-grandiflora (also called Red-flowered 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 rubro-grandiflora is a species of flowering plant in the Ericaceae family. It is native to Australia. It is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epacris rubro-grandiflora has large, bright red flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epacris rubro-grandiflora 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 rubro-grandiflora

Epacris rubro-grandiflora is native to Australia and can be found in coastal heaths and woodlands.

Epacris rubro-grandiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epacris rubro-grandiflora?

Epacris rubro-grandiflora

What is the common name of Epacris rubro-grandiflora?

Large-flowered Red Epacris

What is the natural habitat of Epacris rubro-grandiflora?

Epacris rubro-grandiflora is found in heath and dry sclerophyll forests in Australia

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