Styphelia lamii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 18: 123 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499851
Common Names
- Styphelia lamii
- Lamii Styphelia
- Lamii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Styphelia lamii (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 lamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Styphelia lamii has white flowers with yellow centres, and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Styphelia lamii is a small shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, sheltered position until established.
Where to Find Styphelia lamii
Styphelia lamii is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and heathlands.
Styphelia lamii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Styphelia lamii?
Styphelia lamii
What is the common name of Styphelia lamii?
Lam's Styphelia
What is the distribution of Styphelia lamii?
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
References
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.