Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pendula
ID:
500465

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

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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.

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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