Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
500433

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 8: 54 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499765

Common Names

  • Styphelia cordifolia
  • Cordifolia Styphelia
  • Styphelia Tree

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Synonyms

  • Leucopogon rotundifolius Sond. [valid]
  • Leucopogon cordifolius Lindl. [valid]
  • Styphelia rotundifolia F.Muell. [valid]
  • Acrotriche latifolia A.Cunn. ex DC. [valid]

Description

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Styphelia cordifolia 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 cordifolia

Styphelia cordifolia is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Styphelia cordifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia cordifolia?

Styphelia cordifolia

What is the common name of Styphelia cordifolia?

Coralberry

What is the natural habitat of Styphelia cordifolia?

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

John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.