Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
500393

Status:
valid

Authors:
Virot

Source:
ksu

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nouv.-Calédonie & Dépend. 6: 69 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499725

Common Names

  • Balansae Styphelia
  • Styphelia Balansae
  • Styphelia Balansae

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Description

Styphelia balansae (also called Balansa's Heath, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It is a member of the Ericaceae family and is found in heathland, dry sclerophyll forest and coastal scrub. It has small, narrow leaves and small white or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Styphelia balansae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, coughs, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Styphelia balansae has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Styphelia balansae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Styphelia balansae

Styphelia balansae can be found in Australia.

Styphelia balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia balansae?

Styphelia balansae

What is the family of Styphelia balansae?

Epacridaceae

What is the natural habitat of Styphelia balansae?

Tropical rainforest

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