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
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
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