Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuspidata
ID:
500346

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) Spreng.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 1: 657 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499678

Common Names

  • Cuspidata Styphelia
  • Cuspidata Styphelia Orchid
  • Cuspidata Styphelia Orchid Tree

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Synonyms

  • Leucopogon cuspidatus R.Br. [valid]
  • Acrotriche aristata Benth. [valid]

Description

Styphelia cuspidata (also called Cuspidata Styphelia, among many other common names) is a small shrub species that is native to Australia. It has thin, wiry stems and small, ovate-oblong leaves. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests, usually on rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Styphelia cuspidata 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 cuspidata 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 cuspidata

Styphelia cuspidata can be found in Australia, particularly in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

Styphelia cuspidata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia cuspidata?

Styphelia cuspidata

What is the natural habitat of Styphelia cuspidata?

It is native to Australia.

What is the size of Styphelia cuspidata?

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