Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longistylis
ID:
500583

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brongn. & Gris) Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Blumea 12: 153 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499915

Common Names

  • Styphelia longistylis
  • Long-styled Styphelia
  • Long-style Styphelia

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Synonyms

  • Leucopogon longistylis Brongn. & Gris [valid]
  • Andersonia subsessilis Pancher ex Brongn. & Gris [valid]

Description

Styphelia longistylis (also called Longistylis Styphelia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia and New Zealand. It has small, leathery leaves and white flowers with five petals. It grows in heathland, open woodlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Styphelia longistylis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The plant has a strong aroma and is used to make essential oils and perfumes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Styphelia longistylis is a white or pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Styphelia longistylis is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Styphelia longistylis

Styphelia longistylis is native to Australia.

Styphelia longistylis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia longistylis?

Styphelia longistylis

What is the common name of Styphelia longistylis?

Long-styled Styphelia

What is the habitat of Styphelia longistylis?

Styphelia longistylis is found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia

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

Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
Jean Antoine Arthur Gris (1829-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gris' in the authors string.