Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
striata
ID:
500215

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 1: 656 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499547

Common Names

  • Styphelia Striata
  • Striped Myrtle
  • Striped Lemon Myrtle

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Synonyms

  • Leucopogon nervosus R.Br. [valid]
  • Leucopogon rupestris Sond. [valid]
  • Leucopogon striatus R.Br. [valid]

Description

Styphelia striata (also called Striata Styphelia, among many other common names) is a small shrub species that is native to Australia. It has thin, wiry stems and small, ovate-oblong leaves. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests, usually on rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Styphelia striata 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 striata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Styphelia striata 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 striata

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

Styphelia striata FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Styphelia striata?

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

What is the optimal humidity for Styphelia striata?

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

What is the optimal light level for Styphelia striata?

Styphelia striata 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