Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtecta
ID:
500477

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1882

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499809

Common Names

  • Styphelia Obtecta
  • Obtecta Heath
  • Heath Leaved Styphelia

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Synonyms

  • Leucopogon obtectus Benth. [valid]

Description

Styphelia obtecta (also called Obtect Heath-myrtle, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in heath and woodland areas.

Uses & Benefits

Styphelia obtecta 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

The flower of Styphelia obtecta 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Styphelia obtecta 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 obtecta

Styphelia obtecta is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Styphelia obtecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia obtecta?

Styphelia obtecta

What is the common name of Styphelia obtecta?

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Where is Styphelia obtecta found?

Styphelia obtecta 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