Styphelia javanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Zoll. & Moritzi) J.J.Sm.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Icon. Bogor. 4: 82. 1910
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000036278
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Styphelia javanica (also called Java Styphelia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its small, oval leaves and white, tubular flowers. It is found in moist, forested habitats, such as tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Styphelia javanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Styphelia javanica has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Styphelia javanica is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings taken in summer or from seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring. Water regularly until the plants are established.
Where to Find Styphelia javanica
Styphelia javanica is native to Indonesia and can be found in the islands of Java and Sumatra.
Styphelia javanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Styphelia javanica?
Styphelia javanica
What is the common name of Styphelia javanica?
Javanese Styphelia
What is the natural habitat of Styphelia javanica?
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,