Styphelia cymbulae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spreng.
Source:
tro
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 4(2): 67 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046652
Common Names
- Styphelia cymbulae
- Cymbulae Styphelia
- Cymbulae Styphelia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Styphelia cymbulae (also called Pink Styphelia, among many other common names) is a small shrub, with pink flowers, native to Australia. It is found in heath and shrubland, and in open forest.
Uses & Benefits
Styphelia cymbulae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Styphelia cymbulae are white or pink, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.
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Styphelia cymbulae is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 2-4 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy shoots and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Styphelia cymbulae
Styphelia cymbulae can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
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
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Jacques Labillardière (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labill.' in the authors string.