Styphelia exserta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) Sleumer
Source:
ksu
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Blumea 12: 152 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499711
Common Names
- Styphelia Exserta
- Exserta
- Styphelia
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- Leucopogon exsertus F.Muell. [valid]
- Soleniscia pulchella Stschegl. [valid]
- Styphelia pulchella Druce [valid]
Description
Styphelia exserta (also called Exserted 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 exserta 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
The flower of Styphelia exserta is a small, white, five-petalled bloom. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rounded shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Styphelia exserta 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 exserta
Styphelia exserta can be found in Australia.
Styphelia exserta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Styphelia exserta?
Styphelia exserta
What is the family of Styphelia exserta?
Ericaceae
What is the native range of Styphelia exserta?
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
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.