Epigaea intertexta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mulligan
Source:
cmp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Hort. Soc. 64: 507 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668625
Common Names
- Intertexta Epigaea
- Epigaea intertexta
- Intertext Trailing Arbutus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Epigaea intertexta (also called Trailing Arbutus, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to North America. It has a trailing habit and produces white, urn-shaped flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Epigaea intertexta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Epigaea intertexta is a small, pink, urn-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Epigaea intertexta is a small, evergreen shrub native to Asia. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. Division can be done in spring or early summer. Dig up the plant and divide the rootball into several sections, making sure each section has some roots. Replant the divisions in well-draining soil and water thoroughly.
Where to Find Epigaea intertexta
Epigaea intertexta can be found in North America, particularly in the United States and Canada.
Epigaea intertexta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Epigaea intertexta?
Epigaea intertexta
What is the common name of Epigaea intertexta?
Intertexta Trailing Arbutus
What is the habitat of Epigaea intertexta?
It is found in dry, sandy, acidic soils in open woods, thickets, and rocky hillsides
Species in the Epigaea genus
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Brian Orson Mulligan (b.1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mulligan' in the authors string.