Styphelia neoanglica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Syst. Census Austral. Pl. : 107 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499858
Common Names
- Styphelia neoanglica
- Neoanglica Styphelia
- Neoanglica
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- Leucopogon neoanglicus F.Muell. ex Benth. [valid]
Description
Styphelia neoanglica (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 neoanglica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and to control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Styphelia neoanglica has white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Styphelia neoanglica 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 neoanglica
Styphelia neoanglica is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and heathlands.
Styphelia neoanglica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Styphelia neoanglica?
Styphelia neoanglica
What is the common name of Styphelia neoanglica?
New England Styphelia
What is the distribution of Styphelia neoanglica?
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
References
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.