Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melaleucoides
ID:
500557

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 4: 97 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499889

Common Names

  • Styphelia melaleucoides
  • Myrtle-leaved Styphelia
  • Myrtle-like Styphelia

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Description

Styphelia melaleucoides (also called Melaleucoid 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 melaleucoides 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 melaleucoides var. melaleucoides
Styphelia melaleucoides sub. ovata (Benth.) Hislop, Crayn & Puente-Lel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Styphelia melaleucoides 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 melaleucoides 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 melaleucoides

Styphelia melaleucoides is native to Australia and New Zealand.

Styphelia melaleucoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia melaleucoides?

Styphelia melaleucoides

What is the common name of Styphelia melaleucoides?

Black-flowered Styphelia

What is the natural habitat of Styphelia melaleucoides?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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