Pentachondra pumila
Carpet Heath
Also known as: Decaspora pumila (J.R. & G.Forst.) F.Muell. +8 more
- Decaspora pumila (J.R. & G.Forst.) F.Muell.
- Epacris pumila J.R. & G.Forst.
- Epacris vaccinioides Lhotsky ex Sond.
- Leucopogon vaccinioides Sond.
- Pentachondra rubra Colenso
- Pentachondra vaccinioides Sond.
- Pernettya polyphylla Colenso
- Styphelia pumila (J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) Spreng.
- Trochocarpa pumila (J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) F.Muell.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ericaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Pentachondra pumila (commonly known as Carpet-Heath) is a shrub within the Ericaceae family. It is found natively in Australasia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subalpine or subarctic conditions.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, New Zealand
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Tasmania, Victoria