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Leucopogon ericoides (Sm.) R.Br.  
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesLeucopogon ericoides (Sm.) R.Br. 
SynonymsStyphelia ericoides Sm.
 Leucopogon milliganii Gand.
 Leucopogon obovatus DC.
Habitatthickets and heaths
Descriptionleaves narrowly oblong to ovate, 5-12mm long, flowers ca. 5mm across, in bud rose, densely barbate, in small axillary spikes
Size30-90cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typedecumbent shrub
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade
Propagationseed when ripe or in spring
cuttings in late summer; layering in spring and fall
Territory Australasia
     Australia (New South Wales , Queensland , South Australia , Tasmania , Victoria)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

ERICACEAE

Leucopogon ericoides (Sm.) R.Br., Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. 543 (1810)

Basionym:
Styphelia ericoides Sm., Spec. Bot. New Holland 4: 48 (1795)

Synonyms:
Epacris spuria Cav.
Leucopogon milliganii Gand.
Leucopogon obovatus DC.
Leucopogon trichocarpus (Labill.) R.Br.
Styphelia spuria (Cav.) Poir.
Styphelia trichocarpa Labill.

e. & se. Australia
50 NSW QLD SOA TAS VIC

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