Styphelia ericifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Syst. Census Austral. Pl. 2: 180 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499712
Common Names
- Styphelia Ericifolia
- Ericifolia
- Styphelia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Styphelia ericifolia (also called Ericifolia 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 ericifolia 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 ericifolia 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Styphelia ericifolia 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 ericifolia
Styphelia ericifolia can be found in Australia.
Styphelia ericifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Styphelia ericifolia?
Styphelia ericifolia
What is the family of Styphelia ericifolia?
Ericaceae
What is the native range of Styphelia ericifolia?
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
References
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.