Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fletcheri
ID:
500357

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maiden & Betche

Source:
ksu

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Census N.S.W. Pl. : 166 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499689

Common Names

  • Styphelia Fletcheri
  • Fletcheri
  • Styphelia

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Synonyms

  • Leucopogon fletcheri Maiden & Betche [valid]

Description

Styphelia fletcheri (also called Fletcher's 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 fletcheri 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Styphelia fletcheri sub. brevisepala (J.M.Powell) Hislop, Crayn & Puente-Lel.
Styphelia fletcheri sub. fletcheri

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Styphelia fletcheri 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 fletcheri is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted to a sunny spot in the garden and watered regularly.

Where to Find Styphelia fletcheri

Styphelia fletcheri can be found in Australia, particularly in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

Styphelia fletcheri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia fletcheri?

Styphelia fletcheri

What is the family of Styphelia fletcheri?

Epacridaceae

What is the natural habitat of Styphelia fletcheri?

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

References

Joseph Henry Maiden (1859-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maiden' in the authors string.
Ernst Betche (1851-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Betche' in the authors string.