Styphelia recurvisepala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.T.White) Sleumer
Source:
ksu
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Blumea 12: 154 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499869
Common Names
- Styphelia recurvisepala
- Recurvisepala Styphelia
- Recurvisepala
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- Leucopogon recurvisepalus C.T.White [valid]
Description
Styphelia recurvisepala (also called Curved-sepaled Styphelia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia and New Zealand. It has small, white, bell-shaped flowers and small, leathery leaves. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Styphelia recurvisepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and to control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Styphelia recurvisepala is white, with five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Styphelia recurvisepala is a shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly, but the soil should be allowed to dry out between waterings. Fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Styphelia recurvisepala
Styphelia recurvisepala is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and heathlands.
Styphelia recurvisepala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Styphelia recurvisepala?
Styphelia recurvisepala
What is the common name of Styphelia recurvisepala?
Recurved-sepaled Styphelia
What is the distribution of Styphelia recurvisepala?
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
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
Cyril Tenison White (1890-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.White' in the authors string.