Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
bracteolaris
ID:
360216

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 4: 197 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359548

Common Names

  • Bracted Beard-heath
  • Bracted-beard Heath
  • Bracted Beard Heath

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Synonyms

  • Styphelia bracteolaris F.Muell. [valid]

Description

Leucopogon bracteolaris (also called Bracteolate Beard-Heath, 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 Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests, heathlands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Leucopogon bracteolaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in revegetation projects and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leucopogon bracteolaris is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucopogon bracteolaris is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and is drought tolerant. It 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 Leucopogon bracteolaris

Leucopogon bracteolaris can be found in Australia and New Zealand.

Leucopogon bracteolaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucopogon bracteolaris?

Leucopogon bracteolaris

What is the common name of Leucopogon bracteolaris?

Bristly Beard-heath

What is the natural habitat of Leucopogon bracteolaris?

It is found in heathlands, woodlands and dry sclerophyll forests

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