Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
riparia
ID:
500230

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.A.Wakef.) J.H.Willis

Source:
ksu

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 1: 141 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499562

Common Names

  • Styphelia Riparia
  • Riparian Styphelia
  • Riparia Styphelia

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Synonyms

  • Leucopogon riparius N.A.Wakef. [valid]

Description

Styphelia riparia (also called Riverbank Styphelia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with an upright habit and small, ovate leaves. It is native to Australia and typically grows in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Styphelia riparia is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Styphelia riparia is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Styphelia riparia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Styphelia riparia

Styphelia riparia can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and Tasmania.

Styphelia riparia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia riparia?

Styphelia riparia

What is the common name of Styphelia riparia?

Riparian Styphelia

What is the natural habitat of Styphelia riparia?

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

Norman Arthur Wakefield (1918-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.A.Wakef.' in the authors string.
James Hamlyn Willis (1910-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.H.Willis' in the authors string.