Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
planifolia
ID:
500508

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sond.) Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Blumea 12: 154 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499840

Common Names

  • Styphelia Planifolia
  • Planifolia Heath
  • Heath Leaved Styphelia

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Synonyms

  • Leucopogon megacarpus F.Muell. [valid]
  • Leucopogon planifolius Sond. [valid]
  • Styphelia megacarpa F.Muell. [valid]

Description

Styphelia planifolia (also called Planifolia Styphelia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia and New Zealand. It has small, leathery leaves and white flowers with five petals. It grows in heathland, open woodlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Styphelia planifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in the production of honey.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Styphelia planifolia has white flowers with yellow centres, and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Styphelia planifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in the winter. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and summer.

Where to Find Styphelia planifolia

Styphelia planifolia is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and heathlands.

Styphelia planifolia FAQ

What type of soil does Styphelia planifolia prefer?

Styphelia planifolia prefers well-drained, acidic soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5.

What is the optimal temperature range for Styphelia planifolia?

Styphelia planifolia prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much light does Styphelia planifolia need?

Styphelia planifolia prefers bright, indirect sunlight.

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