Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hislop & A.J.G.Wilson) Hislop, Crayn & Puente-Lel.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 33(2): 143. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002546
Common Names
- Styphelia acervata
- Acervata Styphelia
- Acervata's Styphelia
Uses & Benefits
Styphelia acervata is used for its ornamental value and is also used as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Styphelia acervata has a white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped berry. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Styphelia acervata is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m (5 ft) in height. It is native to Australia and New Zealand. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in a sunny or partially shaded position. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil.
Where to Find Styphelia acervata
Styphelia acervata is native to Australia.
Styphelia acervata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Styphelia acervata?
Styphelia acervata
What is the common name of Styphelia acervata?
Heath Styphelia
Where is Styphelia acervata found?
It is found in Australia
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