Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tubiflora
ID:
500260

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1793

Citation Micro:
A Specimen of the Botany of New Holland 1793

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499592

Common Names

  • Tubular Styphelia
  • Styphelia tubiflora
  • Tubiflora Styphelia

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Description

Styphelia tubiflora (also called Tube-flowered Styphelia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white or pink flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in heathland, woodland and coastal scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Styphelia tubiflora 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 tubiflora 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 tubiflora is a small shrub that grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Styphelia tubiflora

Styphelia tubiflora is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Styphelia tubiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia tubiflora?

Styphelia tubiflora

What is the common name of Styphelia tubiflora?

Tube-flowered Tea-tree

What is the natural habitat of Styphelia tubiflora?

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