Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mitchellii
ID:
500565

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Syst. Census Austral. Pl. : 107 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499897

Common Names

  • Styphelia mitchellii
  • Mitchell's Styphelia
  • Mitchell's Heath

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Synonyms

  • Leucopogon mitchellii Benth. [valid]
  • Leucopogon cuspidatus Lindl. [valid]

Description

Styphelia mitchellii (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 mitchellii 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 mitchellii 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 mitchellii 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 mitchellii

Styphelia mitchellii can be found in Australia.

Styphelia mitchellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia mitchellii?

Styphelia mitchellii

What is the common name of Styphelia mitchellii?

Mitchell's Styphelia

What is the habitat of Styphelia mitchellii?

Styphelia mitchellii 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