Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
capitellatus
ID:
360223

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 747 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359555

Common Names

  • Head-clustered Beard-heath
  • Head Clustered Beard-heath
  • Head-clustered Heath

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Synonyms

  • Leucopogon capitellatus sparsiflorus Sond. [valid]
  • Styphelia capitellata F.Muell. [valid]

Description

Leucopogon capitellatus (also called White-flowered Beard-heath, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in heath and woodland areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leucopogon capitellatus 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 capitellatus 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 capitellatus 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 capitellatus

Leucopogon capitellatus can be found in Australia and New Zealand.

Leucopogon capitellatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucopogon capitellatus?

Leucopogon capitellatus

What is the common name of Leucopogon capitellatus?

Headland Beard-heath

What is the natural habitat of Leucopogon capitellatus?

It is found in heathland, dry sclerophyll forest and coastal dunes

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