Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malayana
ID:
500563

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 8: 797 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499895

Common Names

  • Styphelia malayana
  • Malayan Styphelia
  • Malay Heath

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Synonyms

  • Leucopogon malayanus Jack [valid]
  • Styphelia malaica (Jack) Spreng. [valid]

Description

Styphelia malayana (also called Malayan 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 malayana 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Styphelia malayana sub. malayana
Styphelia malayana sub. novoguineensis (Sleumer) Hislop, Crayn & Puente-Lel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Styphelia malayana 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 malayana 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 malayana

Styphelia malayana can be found in Malaysia.

Styphelia malayana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia malayana?

Styphelia malayana

What is the common name of Styphelia malayana?

Malayan Styphelia

What is the habitat of Styphelia malayana?

Styphelia malayana 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