Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multiflora
ID:
500517

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 1: 658 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499849

Common Names

  • Styphelia multiflora
  • Multiflora Styphelia
  • Multiflora

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Synonyms

  • Leucopogon multiflorus R.Br. [valid]
  • Leucopogon fraseri A.Cunn. ex DC. [valid]
  • Leucopogon multiflorus ulicinus Benth. [deprecated]

Description

Styphelia multiflora (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 multiflora is an attractive ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and flowers and is often used as a ground cover. It is also used in landscaping and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Styphelia multiflora has white flowers with yellow centres, and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Styphelia multiflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Styphelia multiflora

Styphelia multiflora is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and heathlands.

Styphelia multiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia multiflora?

Styphelia multiflora

What is the common name of Styphelia multiflora?

Many-flowered Styphelia

What is the distribution of Styphelia multiflora?

It is native to Australia

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