Astroloma Humifusum is a type of small evergreen heath plant commonly found in Australia. However, there are several synonyms that refer to this plant such as the common heath and the heath spider flower. Some of these synonyms include Epacris humifusa, Astroloma pinifolium and Astroloma selaginoides. These plants have bright foliage with green, yellow, and red flowers. The Astroloma Humifusum plant is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as sore throats, coughs, and colds. It is also popularly used in landscaping for its aesthetic value and as a groundcover. Understanding the synonyms for this plant can make it easier when purchasing and identifying it.