Styphelia nescophila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Sleumer
Source:
ksu
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Blumea 12(1): 153. 1964 [31 Dec 1963, issued 3 Feb 1964]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499801
Common Names
- Styphelia Nescophila
- Nescophila Heath
- Heath Leaved Styphelia
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- Leucopogon fraseri A.Cunn. [valid]
- Leucopogon nesophilus DC. [valid]
- Pentachondra mucronata Hook.f. [valid]
Description
Styphelia nescophila (also called Nescophila Styphelia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia and New Zealand. It has small, leathery leaves and white flowers with five petals. It grows in heathland, open woodlands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Styphelia nescophila is an evergreen shrub that is used in gardens and parks. It has a compact, dense form and produces white flowers in spring and summer. It is also used as a windbreak or screen.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Styphelia nescophila is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Styphelia nescophila can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Styphelia nescophila
Styphelia nescophila is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.
Styphelia nescophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Styphelia nescophila?
Styphelia nescophila
What is the common name of Styphelia nescophila?
Nescophila Styphelia
Where is Styphelia nescophila found?
Styphelia nescophila is found in 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
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.