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
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.
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