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Epacris microphylla R.Br.  
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesEpacris microphylla R.Br. 
BibliographyProdr. Fl. Nov. Holland.: 550 (1810)
Native Rangee. Australia
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatthickets and steppes
Altitude0-1900m
Descriptionleaves straight, spreading, ovate or rhombic, acute to acuminate, at base cordate, margins scabrous, inflorescence to 40cm long, flowers solitary, conspicuous
Size60-100cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed when ripe or in spring
cuttings in late summer; layering in spring and fall
SynonymsEpacris auriculata Benth.
Epacris leptalea Gand.
Epacris longispinulosa Gand.
Epacris maidenii Gand.
Epacris microphylla var. rivularis DC.
Epacris pedicellata DC.
Epacris rivularis Sieber ex Spreng.
Epacris walteri Gand.
Territory5 Australasia
     50 Australia (NSW New South Wales, QLD Queensland, VIC Victoria)
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