Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
candolleana
ID:
500446

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 6: 38 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499778

Common Names

  • Styphelia candolleana
  • Candolleana Styphelia
  • Styphelia

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Description

Styphelia candolleana (also called Candolle'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 candolleana 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 candolleana has small, white flowers. Seed: The seed of Styphelia candolleana is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings: Styphelia candolleana seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Styphelia candolleana 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 candolleana

Styphelia candolleana is found in Australia.

Styphelia candolleana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia candolleana?

Styphelia candolleana

What is the common name of Styphelia candolleana?

Candolle's Styphelia

What is the family of Styphelia candolleana?

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