Status:
valid
Authors:
Spreng.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 1: 657 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499797
Common Names
- Styphelia pendula
- Weeping Styphelia
- Weeping Tea-tree
Synonyms
- Leucopogon pendulus R.Br. [valid]
- Leucopogon secundiflorus Sond. [valid]
- Leucopogon pendulus cuspidatus Benth. [deprecated]
- Leucopogon pendulus robustus E.Pritz. [deprecated]
Description
Styphelia pendula (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 pendula 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 pendula 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Styphelia pendula 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 pendula
Styphelia pendula is found in Australia.
Styphelia pendula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Styphelia pendula?
Styphelia pendula
What is the common name of Styphelia pendula?
Pendulous Styphelia
Where is Styphelia pendula found?
Styphelia pendula 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