Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
epacridis
ID:
500378

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 6: 38 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499710

Common Names

  • Styphelia Epacridis
  • Epacridis
  • Styphelia

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Synonyms

  • Leucopogon epacridis DC. [valid]
  • Styphelia splendens Planch. [valid]
  • Astroloma divaricatum Sond. [illegitimate]
  • Astroloma drummondii Sond. [valid]
  • Astroloma epacridis (DC.) Druce [valid]
  • Astroloma pungens Stschegl. [valid]
  • Astroloma splendens Planch. [valid]
  • Cyathodes baxteri A.Cunn. ex DC. [valid]

Description

Styphelia epacridis (also called Epacris-like Styphelia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Styphelia epacridis 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 epacridis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Styphelia epacridis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Styphelia epacridis

Styphelia epacridis can be found in Australia.

Styphelia epacridis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia epacridis?

Styphelia epacridis

What is the family of Styphelia epacridis?

Ericaceae

What is the native range of Styphelia epacridis?

Australia

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