Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassiflora
ID:
500339

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 6: 40 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499671

Common Names

  • Crassiflora Styphelia
  • Crassiflora Styphelia Orchid
  • Crassiflora Styphelia Orchid Tree

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Synonyms

  • Leucopogon crassiflorus F.Muell. [invalid]
  • Leucopogon crassiflorus Benth. [unknown]

Description

Styphelia crassiflora (also called Thick-flowered 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 crassiflora 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 crassiflora 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 crassiflora

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

Styphelia crassiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia crassiflora?

Styphelia crassiflora

What is the natural habitat of Styphelia crassiflora?

It is native to Australia.

What is the size of Styphelia crassiflora?

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