Epacris sprengelioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maiden) E.A.Br.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 28: 72. 2015
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000036280
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Epacris sprengelioides (also called Sprengel's Epacris, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It is characterized by its small, oval leaves and white, tubular flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats, such as savannas and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Epacris sprengelioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Epacris sprengelioides has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Epacris sprengelioides is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings taken in summer or from seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring. Water regularly until the plants are established.
Where to Find Epacris sprengelioides
Epacris sprengelioides is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.
Epacris sprengelioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Epacris sprengelioides?
Epacris sprengelioides
What is the common name of Epacris sprengelioides?
Sprengel's Epacris
What is the natural habitat of Epacris sprengelioides?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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,