Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intertexta
ID:
500521

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.S.George

Source:
ksu

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Soc. Western Australia 50: 101 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499853

Common Names

  • Styphelia intertexta
  • Intertexta Styphelia
  • Intertexta

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Description

Styphelia intertexta (also called Prickly Heath, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia and New Zealand. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in dry, open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Styphelia intertexta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Styphelia intertexta has white flowers with yellow centres, and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Styphelia intertexta is a low-growing shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer from semi-hardwood cuttings.

Where to Find Styphelia intertexta

Styphelia intertexta is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and heathlands.

Styphelia intertexta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia intertexta?

Styphelia intertexta

What is the common name of Styphelia intertexta?

Interwoven Styphelia

What is the distribution of Styphelia intertexta?

It is native to 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