Styphelia ramiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spreng.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 1: 659 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499829
Common Names
- Styphelia Ramiflora
- Ramiflora Heath
- Heath Leaved Styphelia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Styphelia ramiflora (also called Ramiflorous 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 ramiflora 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 ramiflora 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Styphelia ramiflora 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 ramiflora
Styphelia ramiflora is native to Australia and New Zealand.
Styphelia ramiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Styphelia ramiflora?
Styphelia ramiflora
What is the common name of Styphelia ramiflora?
Branched Styphelia
What is the natural habitat of Styphelia ramiflora?
Dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands
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.
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.