Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Br.) F.Muell.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Syst. Census Austral. Pl. : 105 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499818
Common Names
- Styphelia Prostrata
- Prostrata Heath
- Heath Leaved Styphelia
Synonyms
- Astroloma prostratum R.Br. [valid]
Description
Styphelia prostrata (also called Prostrate Heath-myrtle, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in heath and woodland areas.
Uses & Benefits
Styphelia prostrata 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
The flowers of Styphelia prostrata are white and bell-shaped, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Styphelia prostrata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a well-drained propagating mix. The plants prefer full sun or part shade and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Styphelia prostrata
Styphelia prostrata can be found in Australia.
Styphelia prostrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Styphelia prostrata?
Styphelia prostrata
What is the family of Styphelia prostrata?
Ericaceae
Where is Styphelia prostrata 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