Styphelia conostephoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Fragmenta Phytographiae Australiae 6 1868
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499761
Common Names
- Styphelia Conostephoides
- Conostephoides
- Styphelia
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- Leucopogon conostephioides DC. [valid]
Description
Styphelia conostephoides (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 conostephoides 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
Styphelia conostephoides has white flowers with yellow centres, and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Styphelia conostephoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Styphelia conostephoides
Styphelia conostephoides is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.
Styphelia conostephoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Styphelia conostephoides?
Styphelia conostephoides
What is the common name of Styphelia conostephoides?
Coralberry
What is the natural habitat of Styphelia conostephoides?
It is native to Australia, where it grows in dry sclerophyll forests and heathland.
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
References
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.