Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
blepharolepis
ID:
500390

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 6: 48 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499722

Common Names

  • Blepharolepis Styphelia
  • Styphelia Blepharolepis
  • Styphelia Blepharolepis

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Synonyms

  • Leucopogon blepharolepis F.Muell. [invalid]
  • Leucopogon blepharolepis (F.Muell.) Benth. [valid]

Description

Styphelia blepharolepis (also called Blepharolepis Styphelia, among many other common names) is a small shrub species that is native to Australia. It has thin, wiry stems and small, ovate-oblong leaves. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests, usually on rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Styphelia blepharolepis 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 blepharolepis 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 blepharolepis 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 blepharolepis

Styphelia blepharolepis can be found in Australia.

Styphelia blepharolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia blepharolepis?

Styphelia blepharolepis

What is the family of Styphelia blepharolepis?

Epacridaceae

What is the natural habitat of Styphelia blepharolepis?

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