Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carstensensis
ID:
500449

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wernham

Source:
ksu

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 100 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499781

Common Names

  • Styphelia carstensensis
  • Carstensensis Styphelia
  • Styphelia

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Description

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Styphelia carstensensis 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 carstensensis

Styphelia carstensensis is found in Australia.

Styphelia carstensensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia carstensensis?

Styphelia carstensensis

What is the common name of Styphelia carstensensis?

Carstens' Styphelia

What is the family of Styphelia carstensensis?

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