Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
douglasii
ID:
500325

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. ex Skottsb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 2: 255 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499657

Common Names

  • Douglasii Styphelia
  • Douglasii Styphelia Orchid
  • Douglasii Styphelia Orchid Tree

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Description

Styphelia douglasii (also called Douglas's Styphelia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows to about 1 meter in height. It is native to Australia and New Zealand, and is found in heathlands, woodlands, and coastal scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Styphelia douglasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Styphelia douglasii is a small, white, five-petalled bloom. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rounded shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Styphelia douglasii is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted to a sunny spot in the garden and watered regularly.

Where to Find Styphelia douglasii

Styphelia douglasii can be found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama.

Styphelia douglasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia douglasii?

Styphelia douglasii

What is the family of Styphelia douglasii?

Epacridaceae

What is the common name of Styphelia douglasii?

Douglas's Styphelia

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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Carl Skottsberg (1880-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skottsb.' in the authors string.