Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adscendens
ID:
500411

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 537 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499743

Common Names

  • Adscendens Styphelia
  • Styphelia Adscendens
  • Styphelia Adscendens

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Description

Styphelia adscendens (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 adscendens 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 adscendens is a small, white, five-petalled bloom. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rounded shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Styphelia adscendens 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 adscendens

Styphelia adscendens can be found in Australia, particularly in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

Styphelia adscendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia adscendens?

Styphelia adscendens

What is the common name of Styphelia adscendens?

Coralberry

What is the natural habitat of Styphelia adscendens?

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