Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
atherolepis
ID:
360242

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stschegl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 32(I): 13 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359574

Common Names

  • Hairy-leaved Beard-heath
  • Hairy Leaved Beard-heath
  • Hairy-leaved Heath

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Synonyms

  • Leucopogon grandiusculus F.Muell. [valid]
  • Styphelia grandiuscula F.Muell. [valid]
  • Leucopogon atherolepis densiflorus Benth. [deprecated]

Description

Leucopogon atherolepis (also called Rough-leaved Beard-heath, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 metre in height. It has small, white flowers that appear in spring and summer. It is native to Australia and is found in heathlands, woodlands and dry sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Leucopogon atherolepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucopogon atherolepis has white, tubular flowers with five lobes and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucopogon atherolepis is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to 1-2 m in height. It prefers full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Leucopogon atherolepis

Leucopogon atherolepis can be found in Australia.

Leucopogon atherolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucopogon atherolepis?

Leucopogon atherolepis

What is the common name of Leucopogon atherolepis?

Woolly Beard-heath

What is the natural habitat of Leucopogon atherolepis?

It is found in dry sclerophyll forest and heathland in south-eastern Australia.

Species in the Leucopogon genus

Leucopogon acicularis, Leucopogon affinis, Leucopogon altissimus, Leucopogon amplectens, Leucopogon amplexicaulis, Leucopogon apiculatus, Leucopogon assimllis, Leucopogon atherolepis, Leucopogon australis, Leucopogon bellignianus, Leucopogon borealis, Leucopogon bracteolaris, Leucopogon canaliculatus, Leucopogon capitellatus, Leucopogon carinatus, Leucopogon carinatus, Leucopogon cicatricatus, Leucopogon cinereus, Leucopogon cochlearifolius, Leucopogon collinus, Leucopogon compactus, Leucopogon concurvus, Leucopogon cordatus, Leucopogon corifolius, Leucopogon costatus, Leucopogon cryptanthus, Leucopogon cucullatus, Leucopogon cygnorum, Leucopogon denticulatus, Leucopogon denudatus, Leucopogon distans, Leucopogon elatior, Leucopogon elegans, Leucopogon exolacius, Leucopogon fasciculatus, Leucopogon fastigiata, Leucopogon fimbriatus, Leucopogon florulentus, Leucopogon fraternus, Leucopogon gelidus, Leucopogon gibbosus, Leucopogon gilbertii, Leucopogon glabellus, Leucopogon glabratus, Leucopogon glacialis, Leucopogon gnaphalioides, Leucopogon gracilis, Leucopogon gracillimus, Leucopogon heterophyllus, Leucopogon hirsutus,

Species in the Ericaceae family