Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kingiana
ID:
500525

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 10: 78 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499857

Common Names

  • Styphelia kingiana
  • Kingiana Styphelia
  • Kingiana

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Synonyms

  • Leucopogon kingianus (F.Muell.) C.A.Gardener [valid]
  • Croninia kingiana (F.Muell.) J.M.Powell [valid]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Styphelia kingiana is a small, white, five-petalled bloom. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rounded shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Styphelia kingiana 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 kingiana

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

Styphelia kingiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia kingiana?

Styphelia kingiana

What is the common name of Styphelia kingiana?

King's Styphelia

What is the distribution of Styphelia kingiana?

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