Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
preissii
ID:
500509

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 6: 40 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499841

Common Names

  • Styphelia preissii
  • Preiss's Styphelia
  • Preiss's Tea-tree

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Description

Styphelia preissii (also called Preissii 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 preissii 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 preissii 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 preissii 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 preissii

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

Styphelia preissii FAQ

What type of soil does Styphelia preissii prefer?

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

What is the optimal temperature range for Styphelia preissii?

Styphelia preissii prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much light does Styphelia preissii need?

Styphelia preissii 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