Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallida
ID:
500456

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) Spreng.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1824

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499788

Common Names

  • Styphelia pallida
  • Pallida Styphelia
  • Styphelia

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Synonyms

  • Leucopogon blepharodes DC. [valid]
  • Astroloma pallidum R.Br. [valid]
  • Astroloma pallidum suberectum Sond. [valid]

Description

Styphelia pallida (also called Styphelia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with small, ovate leaves and white or pink flowers. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America and is found in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Styphelia pallida 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

Flower: Styphelia pallida has small, white flowers. Seed: The seed of Styphelia pallida is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings: Styphelia pallida seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Styphelia pallida can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Styphelia pallida

Styphelia pallida is found in Australia.

Styphelia pallida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia pallida?

Styphelia pallida

What is the family of Styphelia pallida?

Ericaceae

Where is Styphelia pallida 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