Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tecta
ID:
500271

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) Spreng.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 1: 657 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499603

Common Names

  • Tecta Styphelia
  • Styphelia tecta
  • Tecta Styphelia

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Synonyms

  • Styphelia platyphylla F.Muell. [illegitimate]
  • Astroloma latifolium Sond. [valid]
  • Astroloma tectum R.Br. [valid]

Description

Styphelia tecta (also called Tecta Styphelia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows to about 1 meter in height. It is native to Australia and New Zealand, and is found in heathlands, woodlands, and coastal scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Styphelia tecta is an attractive ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and flowers and is often used as a ground cover. It is also used in landscaping and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Styphelia tecta 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 tecta is a low-growing shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils in a sunny position and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained seed raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be semi-hardwood.

Where to Find Styphelia tecta

Styphelia tecta can be found in Australia.

Styphelia tecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia tecta?

Styphelia tecta

What is the common name of Styphelia tecta?

Covered Tea-tree

What is the natural habitat of Styphelia tecta?

Dry sclerophyll forests

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