Family | ERICACEAE |
Genus species | Epacris marginata Melville |
Habitat | thickets and heaths |
Altitude | montane-subalpine |
Description | leaves imbricate, patent or curvate in maturity, ovate-cordate, 6-12mm long, aristate, flowers fragrant, ca. 4mm long and ca. 8mm across |
Size | 30-60cm |
Color | white |
Bloom | summer |
Ca | |
Type | erect shrub |
Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade |
Propagation | seed when ripe or in spring cuttings in late summer; layering in spring and fall |
Territory |
Australasia
Australia (Tasmania) |
Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
Comments | ERICACEAE
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