Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triflora
ID:
500247

Status:
valid

Authors:
Andrews

Source:
ksu

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Bot. Repos. 1: t. 72 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499579

Common Names

  • Styphelia Triflora
  • Triflora Styphelia
  • Three-flowered Styphelia

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Synonyms

  • Styphelia triandra Spreng. [valid]
  • Styphelia glaucescens Sieber ex Spreng. [valid]

Description

Styphelia triflora (also called Three-flowered Styphelia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with an upright habit and small, ovate leaves. It is native to Australia and typically grows in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Styphelia triflora is a popular ornamental plant, known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is often used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It can also be used as a hedge or border plant, and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Styphelia triflora has white or pink flowers with four petals and four sepals, and small seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Styphelia triflora 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 triflora

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

Styphelia triflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia triflora?

Styphelia triflora

What are the uses of Styphelia triflora?

Styphelia triflora is used for medicinal purposes.

What is the distribution of Styphelia triflora?

Styphelia triflora is found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

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