Family | ERICACEAE |
Genus species | Epacris serpyllifolia R.Br. |
Habitat | grassland and thickets |
Altitude | 1000-1600m |
Description | leaves ovate, 2-6mm long, often slightly cuneate, obtuse, flowers ca. 4mm long and 6mm across |
Size | 50-100cm |
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 (Tasmania) |
Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
Comments | ERICACEAE
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