Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laeta
ID:
500535

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 537 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499867

Common Names

  • Styphelia laeta
  • Laeta Styphelia
  • Laeta

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Description

Styphelia laeta (also called Common Heath, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia and New Zealand. It has small, white, bell-shaped flowers and small, leathery leaves. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Styphelia laeta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and to control erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Styphelia laeta sub. latifolia (R.Br.) J.M.Powell

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Styphelia laeta is white, with five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Styphelia laeta is a shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly, but the soil should be allowed to dry out between waterings. Fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Styphelia laeta

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

Styphelia laeta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia laeta?

Styphelia laeta

What is the common name of Styphelia laeta?

Elegant Styphelia

What is the distribution of Styphelia laeta?

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