Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
forbesii
ID:
500362

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Blumea 12: 151 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499694

Common Names

  • Styphelia Forbesii
  • Forbesii
  • Styphelia

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Description

Styphelia forbesii (also called Forbes' 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 forbesii 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 forbesii has small, yellow 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 forbesii 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 forbesii

Styphelia forbesii can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Styphelia forbesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia forbesii?

Styphelia forbesii

What is the family of Styphelia forbesii?

Ericaceae

What is the native range of Styphelia forbesii?

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