Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rufa
ID:
500240

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 6: 46 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499572

Common Names

  • Styphelia Rufa
  • Rufa Styphelia
  • Red Styphelia

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Synonyms

  • Leucopogon rufus Lindl. [valid]
  • Leucopogon dasystylis Sond. [valid]
  • Leucopogon astrolomioides F.Muell. ex Sond. [valid]

Description

Styphelia rufa (also called Red 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 rufa is a popular ornamental plant, known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is often used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It can also be used as a hedge or border plant, and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Styphelia rufa 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 rufa 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 rufa

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

Styphelia rufa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia rufa?

Styphelia rufa

What is the common name of Styphelia rufa?

Rufous Styphelia

What is the natural habitat of Styphelia rufa?

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