Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ascendens
ID:
1257905

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ross

Source:
tro

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Hobart Town Almanack 1835

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257243

Common Names

  • Styphelia ascendens
  • Styphelia
  • Ascendens

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Description

Styphelia ascendens (also called the ascending styphelia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and is characterized by its small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Styphelia ascendens is a flowering shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used as a hedge or border plant, as well as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Styphelia ascendens has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in groups of two to four. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Styphelia ascendens is a shrub that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Styphelia ascendens

Styphelia ascendens is native to the Caribbean, from Cuba to the Dominican Republic.

Styphelia ascendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia ascendens?

Styphelia ascendens

What is the common name of Styphelia ascendens?

Ascending Styphelia

What type of plant is Styphelia ascendens?

Evergreen shrub

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