Styphelia rupicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.T.White) Sleumer
Source:
ksu
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Blumea 12: 154 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499549
Common Names
- Styphelia Rupicola
- Rock-dwelling Myrtle
- Rock-dwelling Lemon Myrtle
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- Leucopogon rupicola C.T.White [valid]
Description
Styphelia rupicola (also called Rock Heath, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white or pink flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in heathland, woodland and coastal scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Styphelia rupicola 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 rupicola is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, green and have a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Styphelia rupicola can be propagated through seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Divisions should be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Styphelia rupicola
Styphelia rupicola can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and Tasmania.
Styphelia rupicola FAQ
What is the optimal temperature for Styphelia rupicola?
Styphelia rupicola prefers temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C)
What is the optimal humidity for Styphelia rupicola?
Styphelia rupicola prefers a humidity level of around 50-70%.
What is the optimal light level for Styphelia rupicola?
Styphelia rupicola prefers bright, indirect sunlight.
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.