Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
juniperina
ID:
360206

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) C.M.Weiller

Source:
ksu

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 12: 200 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359538

Common Names

  • Juniper-leaved Heath
  • Juniper Leaved Heath
  • Juniper-leaved Beard-heath

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Synonyms

  • Leucopogon forsteri A.Rich. [valid]
  • Lissanthe acerosa Spreng. [valid]
  • Styphelia juniperina (J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) Pers. [valid]
  • Styphelia lanceolata Sm. [illegitimate]
  • Cyathodes articulata Colenso [valid]
  • Cyathodes juniperina (J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) Druce [valid]
  • Epacris juniperina J.R.Forst. & G.Forst. [valid]
  • Styphelia juniperina (J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) Willd. [unknown]

Description

Leptecophylla juniperina (also called Juniper-Leaved Leptecophylla, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, white, bell-shaped flowers and small, narrow leaves. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in dry sclerophyll forests, heathlands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Leptecophylla juniperina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leptecophylla juniperina sub. juniperina

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptecophylla juniperina has small white flowers with a yellow centre and a hairy calyx. The seeds are small, brown and oval shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptecophylla juniperina is an evergreen shrub native to the coastal regions of Australia. It grows in a variety of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Leptecophylla juniperina

Leptecophylla juniperina can be found in Australia and New Zealand.

Leptecophylla juniperina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptecophylla juniperina?

Leptecophylla juniperina

What is the family of Leptecophylla juniperina?

Ericaceae

What is the common name of Leptecophylla juniperina?

Juniper-leaved Heath

Species in the Ericaceae family

References

Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
Johann Reinhold Forster (1729-1798): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Forst.' in the authors string.
Carolyn M. Weiller: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Weiller' in the authors string.