Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuiflora
ID:
500272

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 4: 148 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499604

Common Names

  • Slender-flowered Styphelia
  • Styphelia tenuiflora
  • Tenuiflora Styphelia

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Description

Styphelia tenuiflora (also called Slender-flowered Styphelia, Slender Heath, and Slender-flowered Heath, 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 tenuiflora 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

Styphelia tenuiflora has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Styphelia tenuiflora is an upright shrub that can reach up to 2 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 tenuiflora

Styphelia tenuiflora can be found in Australia.

Styphelia tenuiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia tenuiflora?

Styphelia tenuiflora

What is the common name of Styphelia tenuiflora?

Slender-flowered Tea-tree

What is the natural habitat of Styphelia tenuiflora?

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