Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stomarrhena
ID:
500222

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sond.) Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Blumea 12: 154 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499554

Common Names

  • Styphelia Stomarrhena
  • Stomarrhena Styphelia
  • Fleshy Styphelia

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Synonyms

  • Styphelia lasionema F.Muell. [valid]
  • Astroloma lasionemum F.Muell. [invalid]
  • Astroloma stomarrhena Sond. [valid]

Description

Styphelia stomarrhena (also called Common Heath, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a dense, rounded habit and small, linear leaves. It is native to Australia and typically grows in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Styphelia stomarrhena 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 stomarrhena 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 stomarrhena 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 stomarrhena

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

Styphelia stomarrhena FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Styphelia stomarrhena?

Styphelia stomarrhena prefers temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C)

What is the optimal humidity for Styphelia stomarrhena?

Styphelia stomarrhena prefers a humidity level of around 50-70%.

What is the optimal light level for Styphelia stomarrhena?

Styphelia stomarrhena 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