Styphelia papuana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Icon. Bogor. [Boerlage] 4: sub t. 352. 1913 [17 Jun 1913]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499790
Common Names
- Styphelia papuana
- Papuana Styphelia
- Styphelia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Styphelia papuana (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 papuana 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 papuana 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 papuana 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 papuana
Styphelia papuana is found in Australia.
Styphelia papuana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Styphelia papuana?
Styphelia papuana
What is the family of Styphelia papuana?
Ericaceae
Where is Styphelia papuana 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
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.