Leucopogon costatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
costatus
ID:
359346
Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) J.M.Black
Source:
ksu
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. South Australia 42: 52 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358678
Common Names
- Leucopogon costatus
- Ribbon-leaved Leucopogon
- Leucopogon
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- Styphelia costata F.Muell. [valid]
Description
Leucopogon costatus (also called costate beard-heath, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is commonly found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Leucopogon costatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control on slopes and in roadside plantings.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucopogon costatus has small, white flowers that appear in the spring. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and oval in shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leucopogon costatus is a low-growing, spreading, evergreen shrub that is native to Australia. It is easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. It is tolerant of some light shade, but best flowering occurs in full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Leucopogon costatus
Leucopogon costatus is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Leucopogon costatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucopogon costatus?
Leucopogon costatus
What type of plant is Leucopogon costatus?
A shrub
Where is Leucopogon costatus found?
It is found in 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
References
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
John McConnell Black (1855-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Black' in the authors string.