Styphelia pogonocalyx - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell. ex Benth.) F.Muell.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Syst. Census Austral. Pl. : 107 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499846
Common Names
- Styphelia pogonocalyx
- Pogonocalyx Styphelia
- Pogonocalyx
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- Leucopogon pogonocalyx F.Muell. ex Benth. [valid]
Description
Styphelia pogonocalyx (also called Prickly Heath, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia and New Zealand. It has small, narrow leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in dry, open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Styphelia pogonocalyx is an attractive ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and flowers and is often used as a ground cover. It is also used in landscaping and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Styphelia pogonocalyx has white flowers with yellow centres, and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Styphelia pogonocalyx can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Styphelia pogonocalyx
Styphelia pogonocalyx is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and heathlands.
Styphelia pogonocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Styphelia pogonocalyx?
Styphelia pogonocalyx
What is the common name of Styphelia pogonocalyx?
Bearded Styphelia
What is the distribution of Styphelia pogonocalyx?
It is 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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.