Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pritz.) Sleumer
Source:
ksu
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Blumea 12: 152 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499666
Common Names
- Dielsiana Styphelia
- Dielsiana Styphelia Orchid
- Dielsiana Styphelia Orchid Tree
Synonyms
- Leucopogon dielsianus E.Pritz. [valid]
Description
Styphelia dielsiana (also called Diels' 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 dielsiana 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 dielsiana 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 dielsiana
Styphelia dielsiana can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and Tasmania.
Styphelia dielsiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Styphelia dielsiana?
Styphelia dielsiana
What is the natural habitat of Styphelia dielsiana?
It is native to Australia.
What is the size of Styphelia dielsiana?
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