Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rotundifolia
ID:
500225

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fragmenta Phytographiae Australiae 6 1868

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499557

Common Names

  • Styphelia Rotundifolia
  • Round-leaved Styphelia
  • Rotundifolia Styphelia

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Description

Styphelia rotundifolia (also called Round-leaved Styphelia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a dense, rounded habit and small, round leaves. It is native to Australia and typically grows in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Styphelia rotundifolia is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Styphelia rotundifolia 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 rotundifolia 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 rotundifolia

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

Styphelia rotundifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia rotundifolia?

Styphelia rotundifolia

What is the common name of Styphelia rotundifolia?

Round-leaved Styphelia

What is the natural habitat of Styphelia rotundifolia?

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