Styphelia dammarifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brongn. & Gris) F.Muell.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Descr. Notes Papuan Pl. 1: 108 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499680
Common Names
- Styphelia Dammarifolia
- Dammarifolia
- Styphelia
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- Leucopogon dammarifolius Brongn. & Gris [valid]
Description
Styphelia dammarifolia (also called Dammarifolia 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 dammarifolia 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Styphelia dammarifolia 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 dammarifolia
Styphelia dammarifolia can be found in Australia, particularly in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.
Styphelia dammarifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Styphelia dammarifolia?
Styphelia dammarifolia
What is the natural habitat of Styphelia dammarifolia?
It is native to Australia.
What is the size of Styphelia dammarifolia?
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
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Jean Antoine Arthur Gris (1829-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gris' in the authors string.