Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
epacrioides
ID:
500369

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
ksu

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. [Loudon] 65, nomen (Quid ?). 1830

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499701

Common Names

  • Styphelia Epacrioides
  • Epacrioides
  • Styphelia

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Description

Styphelia epacrioides (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 epacrioides 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 epacrioides has small, white 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 epacrioides can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Styphelia epacrioides

Styphelia epacrioides can be found in Australia.

Styphelia epacrioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia epacrioides?

Styphelia epacrioides

What is the family of Styphelia epacrioides?

Ericaceae

What is the native range of Styphelia epacrioides?

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