Scientific Name: Epacris microphylla

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  • Pronunciation:
    ee-PAC-ris my-crow-FILL-ah
  • Common Name:
    Coral Heath
  • Type:
    Shrub
  • Family:
    ERICACEAE
  • Flowers:
    Tubular shaped, white, sometimes cream or pinkish in bud. Autumn to spring.
  • Vegetation Type:
    Coastal heath - wet areas
  • Species List:
    NLTalks2010, Cooroibah Airstrip, Peregian Boardwalk, Pindari Steiner School, Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island, Batianoff 87, TAFE Girraween Noosa River NP BHNR Marcus Dunes Arthur Harrold NR
Identification Notes

Leaves sharply pointed, stem clasping. Flowers and leaves are similar size. Lobes of petals rounded

Associated Fauna

Known food plant of Ground Parrots.