Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sond.) F.Muell.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Descr. Notes Papuan Pl. 7: 34 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499748
Common Names
- Abnormis Styphelia
- Styphelia Abnormis
- Styphelia Abnormis
Synonyms
- Leucopogon moluccanus Scheff. [valid]
- Leucopogon lancifolius Hook.f. [valid]
- Leucopogon abnormis Sond. [valid]
- Leucopogon acuminatus Brongn. [valid]
- Styphelia lancifolia Gibbs [valid]
Description
Styphelia abnormis (also called Prickly Heath, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia and New Zealand. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves with sharp prickles. It grows in dry, open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Styphelia abnormis is an attractive ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and flowers and is often used as a ground cover. It is also used in landscaping and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Styphelia abnormis is a small, white, five-petalled bloom. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rounded shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Styphelia abnormis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Styphelia abnormis
Styphelia abnormis can be found in Australia, particularly in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.
Styphelia abnormis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Styphelia abnormis?
Styphelia abnormis
What is the common name of Styphelia abnormis?
Coralberry
What is the natural habitat of Styphelia abnormis?
It is native to Australia, where it grows in dry sclerophyll forests and heathland.
Species in the Styphelia genus
Styphelia abnormis,
Styphelia acervata,
Styphelia acuminata,
Styphelia adscendens,
Styphelia allittii,
Styphelia appressa,
Styphelia ascendens,
Styphelia attenuata,
Styphelia balansae,
Styphelia biflora,
Styphelia blepharolepis,
Styphelia brevicuspis,
Styphelia breviflora,
Styphelia candolleana,
Styphelia carstensensis,
Styphelia chlorantha,
Styphelia ciliata,
Styphelia clelandii,
Styphelia coelophylla,
Styphelia compacta,
Styphelia conantha,
Styphelia concinna,
Styphelia conferta,
Styphelia conostephoides,
Styphelia cordata,
Styphelia cordifolia,
Styphelia corynocarpa,
Styphelia coryphila,
Styphelia crassiflora,
Styphelia crassifolia,
Styphelia cuspidata,
Styphelia cymbiformis,
Styphelia cymbulae,
Styphelia dammarifolia,
Styphelia deformis,
Styphelia dielsiana,
Styphelia discolor,
Styphelia douglasii,
Styphelia dura,
Styphelia enervia,
Styphelia epacridis,
Styphelia epacrioides,
Styphelia erectifolia,
Styphelia ericifolia,
Styphelia ericoides,
Styphelia erubescens,
Styphelia esquamata,
Styphelia exarrhena,
Styphelia exolasia,
Styphelia exserta,
Species in the Ericaceae family