Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coryphila
ID:
500337

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guillaumin) Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Blumea 12: 152 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499669

Common Names

  • Coryphila Styphelia
  • Coryphila Styphelia Orchid
  • Coryphila Styphelia Orchid Tree

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Synonyms

  • Leucopogon ellipticus Guillaumin [valid]
  • Leucopogon coryphilus Guillaumin [valid]
  • Styphelia elliptifolia Sleumer [valid]

Description

Styphelia coryphila (also called Fan-leaved Styphelia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white or pink flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in heathland, woodland and coastal scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Styphelia coryphila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, bell-shaped, with five petals, Seed: small, black, oval-shaped, Seedlings: long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves

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Cultivation and Propagation

Styphelia coryphila is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 6 feet tall and wide and has small, oval-shaped, grey-green leaves. It produces small, white flowers in the spring. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Styphelia coryphila

Styphelia coryphila can be found in Australia.

Styphelia coryphila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia coryphila?

Styphelia coryphila

What is the natural habitat of Styphelia coryphila?

It is native to Australia.

What is the size of Styphelia coryphila?

It is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall.

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

André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.