Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fraseri
ID:
500363

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 6: 56 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499695

Common Names

  • Styphelia Fraseri
  • Fraseri
  • Styphelia

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Synonyms

  • Cyathodes fraseri Allan [valid]
  • Cyathodes fraseri muscosa (G.Simpson) Allan [valid]

Description

Styphelia fraseri (also called Fraser'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 fraseri 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 fraseri 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 fraseri 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 fraseri

Styphelia fraseri can be found in Australia.

Styphelia fraseri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia fraseri?

Styphelia fraseri

What is the family of Styphelia fraseri?

Ericaceae

What is the native range of Styphelia fraseri?

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.
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.