Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 6: 33 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499688
Common Names
- Styphelia Flavescens
- Flavescens
- Styphelia
Synonyms
- Leucopogon flavescens Sond. [valid]
Description
Styphelia flavescens (also called Yellow 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 flavescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, coughs, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Styphelia flavescens has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Styphelia flavescens is a slow-growing, shade-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted to a shady spot in the garden.
Where to Find Styphelia flavescens
Styphelia flavescens can be found in Australia, particularly in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.
Styphelia flavescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Styphelia flavescens?
Styphelia flavescens
What is the family of Styphelia flavescens?
Epacridaceae
What is the natural habitat of Styphelia flavescens?
Tropical rainforest
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