Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevicuspis
ID:
500441

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Syst. Census Austral. Pl. : 106 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499773

Common Names

  • Styphelia brevicuspis
  • Brevicuspis Styphelia
  • Styphelia Tree

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Synonyms

  • Leucopogon brevicuspis Benth. [valid]

Description

Styphelia brevicuspis (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 brevicuspis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and for erosion control. It has also been used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating wounds, and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Styphelia brevicuspis has small, white flowers. Seed: The seed of Styphelia brevicuspis is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings: Styphelia brevicuspis seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Styphelia brevicuspis is a small shrub native to Australia. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m in height and has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and placed in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Styphelia brevicuspis

Styphelia brevicuspis is found in Australia.

Styphelia brevicuspis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia brevicuspis?

Styphelia brevicuspis

What is the common name of Styphelia brevicuspis?

Short-cusped Styphelia

What is the family of Styphelia brevicuspis?

Epacridaceae

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