Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 6: 33 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499714
Common Names
- Styphelia Erubescens
- Erubescens
- Styphelia
Synonyms
- Leucopogon rubicundus F.Muell. [valid]
- Leucopogon oxycedrus brevifolius Benth. [deprecated]
- Leucopogon racemulosus pauciflorus Sond. [deprecated]
- Leucopogon rotundifolius oblongatus Sond. [deprecated]
Description
Styphelia erubescens (also called Erubescens 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 erubescens 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 erubescens 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Styphelia erubescens 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 erubescens
Styphelia erubescens can be found in Australia.
Styphelia erubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Styphelia erubescens?
Styphelia erubescens
What is the family of Styphelia erubescens?
Ericaceae
What is the native range of Styphelia erubescens?
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