Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
veillonii
ID:
500257

Status:
valid

Authors:
Virot

Source:
ksu

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nouv.-Calédonie & Dépend. 5: 58 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499589

Common Names

  • Styphelia Veillonii
  • Veillon's Styphelia
  • Veillonii Styphelia

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Description

Styphelia veillonii (also called Veillon's 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 veillonii 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 veillonii 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 veillonii 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 veillonii

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

Styphelia veillonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia veillonii?

Styphelia veillonii

What is the common name of Styphelia veillonii?

Veillon's Tea-tree

What is the natural habitat of Styphelia veillonii?

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