Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inopinata
ID:
1543708

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hislop) Hislop, Crayn & Puente-Lel.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 33(2): 144. 2020

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000024837

Common Names

  • Styphelia inopinata
  • Inopinata Styphelia
  • Styphelia

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Description

Styphelia inopinata (also called Common Heath, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia and New Zealand. It has small, leathery leaves and white or pink flowers. It grows in dry, open forests and heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Styphelia inopinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Styphelia inopinata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed of Styphelia inopinata is a small, black, triangular seed. The seedlings of Styphelia inopinata are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Styphelia inopinata is a woody, evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Styphelia inopinata

Styphelia inopinata can be found in the tropical forests of Australia.

Styphelia inopinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia inopinata?

Styphelia inopinata

What is the common name of Styphelia inopinata?

Unexpected styphelia

What is the natural habitat of Styphelia inopinata?

It is native to Australia and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

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