| Family | ERICACEAE |
| Genus species | Epacris microphylla R.Br. |
| Synonyms | Epacris auriculata Benth. |
| Epacris leptalea Gand. | |
| Epacris maidenii Gand. | |
| Habitat | grassland and thickets |
| Altitude | 0-1900m |
| Description | leaves straight, spreading, ovate or rhombic, acute to acuminate, at base cordate, margins scabrous, inflorescence to 40cm long, flowers solitary, conspicuous |
| Size | 60-100cm |
| 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 (New South Wales , Queensland , Victoria) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | ERICACEAE
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