Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deformis
ID:
500342

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 1: 658 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499674

Common Names

  • Deformis Styphelia
  • Deformis Styphelia Orchid
  • Deformis Styphelia Orchid Tree

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Synonyms

  • Leucopogon deformis R.Br. [valid]

Description

Styphelia deformis (also called Deformed 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 deformis 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 deformis 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 deformis

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

Styphelia deformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia deformis?

Styphelia deformis

What is the natural habitat of Styphelia deformis?

It is native to Australia.

What is the size of Styphelia deformis?

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