Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
breviflora
ID:
500452

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Syst. Census Austral. Pl. : 107 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499784

Common Names

  • Styphelia breviflora
  • Breviflora Styphelia
  • Styphelia

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Synonyms

  • Leucopogon breviflorus F.Muell. [valid]

Description

Styphelia breviflora (also called Short-flowered 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 breviflora is an evergreen shrub that is used in gardens and parks. It has a compact, dense form and produces white flowers in spring and summer. It is also used as a windbreak or screen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Styphelia breviflora 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 breviflora

Styphelia breviflora is found in Australia.

Styphelia breviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia breviflora?

Styphelia breviflora

What is the common name of Styphelia breviflora?

Short-flowered Styphelia

What is the family of Styphelia breviflora?

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