Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
learmonthiana
ID:
500555

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gibbs

Source:
ksu

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 42: 105 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499887

Common Names

  • Styphelia learmonthiana
  • Learmonth's Styphelia
  • Lemon-scented Styphelia

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Description

Styphelia learmonthiana (also called Learmonth's Styphelia, 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 learmonthiana is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Styphelia learmonthiana 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 learmonthiana 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 learmonthiana

Styphelia learmonthiana is native to Australia and New Zealand.

Styphelia learmonthiana FAQ

What type of soil does Styphelia learmonthiana prefer?

Styphelia learmonthiana prefers well-drained, acidic soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5.

What is the optimal temperature range for Styphelia learmonthiana?

Styphelia learmonthiana prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much light does Styphelia learmonthiana need?

Styphelia learmonthiana prefers bright, indirect sunlight.

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