Styphelia parvifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Br.) F.Muell.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Monthly Not. Pap. & Proc. Roy. Soc. Tasmania 1874: 86 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499785
Common Names
- Styphelia parvifolia
- Parvifolia Styphelia
- Styphelia
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- Cyathodes parvifolia R.Br. [valid]
Description
Styphelia parvifolia (also called Parvifolia Styphelia, among many other common names) is a small shrub species that is native to Australia. It has thin, wiry stems and small, ovate-oblong leaves. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests, usually on rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Styphelia parvifolia 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 parvifolia has small, white flowers. Seed: The seed of Styphelia parvifolia is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings: Styphelia parvifolia seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Styphelia parvifolia is a small shrub native to Australia. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m in height and has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and placed in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Styphelia parvifolia
Styphelia parvifolia is found in Australia.
Styphelia parvifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Styphelia parvifolia?
Styphelia parvifolia
What is the common name of Styphelia parvifolia?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Styphelia parvifolia?
It is found in tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia
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
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.