Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
enervia
ID:
500384

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guillaumin) Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Blumea 12: 152 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499716

Common Names

  • Styphelia Enervia
  • Enervia
  • Styphelia

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Synonyms

  • Leucopogon enervius Guillaumin [valid]

Description

Styphelia enervia (also called Enervia 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 enervia is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping and as a hedge plant. The plant is drought tolerant and can be used in dry areas. It can also be used as a windbreak or for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Styphelia enervia has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Styphelia enervia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Styphelia enervia

Styphelia enervia can be found in Australia.

Styphelia enervia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia enervia?

Styphelia enervia

What is the family of Styphelia enervia?

Epacridaceae

What is the natural habitat of Styphelia enervia?

Tropical rainforest

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

André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.