Styphelia geniculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Crayn
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 32(2-3): 217. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034725
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Styphelia geniculata (also called Geniculate Styphelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the heath family Ericaceae. It is native to Australia, where it is found in New South Wales and Victoria. It is an erect, branched shrub, growing to 1 m (3 ft) tall, with white flowers. It is found in dry and moist forests, as well as disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Styphelia geniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Styphelia geniculata is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Styphelia geniculata can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Styphelia geniculata
Styphelia geniculata is found in Australia.
Styphelia geniculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Styphelia geniculata?
Styphelia geniculata
What is the common name of Styphelia geniculata?
Geniculate styphelia
What is the natural habitat of Styphelia geniculata?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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,