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
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.
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