Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
piliferus
ID:
360132

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.A.Wakef.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 72: 58 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359464

Common Names

  • Leucopogon piliferus
  • Piliferus Leucopogon
  • Pilifer Leucopogon

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Synonyms

  • Styphelia pilifera (N.A.Wakef.) J.H.Willis [valid]

Description

Leucopogon piliferus (also called 'Hairy Bearded Heath', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has slender stems that can reach up to 1 m in height, and its leaves are linear and sessile. It prefers moist soils and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Leucopogon piliferus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leucopogon piliferus is a white or pale pink, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucopogon piliferus is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from the stems in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Leucopogon piliferus

Leucopogon piliferus is found in Australia.

Leucopogon piliferus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucopogon piliferus?

Leucopogon piliferus

What is the common name of Leucopogon piliferus?

Hairy Beard Heath

What is the natural habitat of Leucopogon piliferus?

Heathland, dry sclerophyll forest and woodland

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