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Epacris petrophila Hook.f.  
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesEpacris petrophila Hook.f. 
BibliographyFl. Tasman. 1: 261 (1857)
Native Rangese. Australia
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatthickets and heaths
Altitude1100-1500m
Descriptionleaves imbricate, erect or subappresed to branchlets, elliptic to obovate-oblong, ca. 3mm long, shiny, bright green, flowers with short tube, 6-7mm across
Size20-40cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca-
Typesubshrub
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
Territory5 Australasia
     50 Australia (NSW New South Wales, VIC Victoria)
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