Styphelia conchifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Strid) Hislop, Crayn & Puente-Lel.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 33(2): 148. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000024831
Common Names
- Styphelia conchifolia
- Conchifolia Styphelia
- Styphelia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Styphelia conchifolia (also called Common Heath, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia and New Zealand. It has small, leathery leaves and white or pink flowers. It grows in dry, open forests and heaths.
Uses & Benefits
Styphelia conchifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Styphelia conchifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed of Styphelia conchifolia is a small, black, triangular seed. The seedlings of Styphelia conchifolia are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Styphelia conchifolia is a woody, evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Styphelia conchifolia
Styphelia conchifolia can be found in the tropical forests of Australia.
Styphelia conchifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Styphelia conchifolia?
Styphelia conchifolia
What is the common name of Styphelia conchifolia?
Shell-leaved styphelia
What is the natural habitat of Styphelia conchifolia?
It is native to Australia and is found in dry forests and scrublands.
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,