Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumila
ID:
500491

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 1: 656 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499823

Common Names

  • Styphelia Pumila
  • Pumila Heath
  • Heath Leaved Styphelia

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Description

Styphelia pumila (also called Dwarf 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 pumila 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 pumila are white and bell-shaped, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Styphelia pumila 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 pumila

Styphelia pumila is native to Australia and New Zealand.

Styphelia pumila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia pumila?

Styphelia pumila

What is the common name of Styphelia pumila?

Dwarf Styphelia

What is the natural habitat of Styphelia pumila?

Tropical forests 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

References

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
Johann Reinhold Forster (1729-1798): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Forst.' in the authors string.