Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
woodsii
ID:
500191

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Syst. Census Austral. Pl. : 107 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499523

Common Names

  • Styphelia Woodsii
  • Wood's Myrtle
  • Wood's Lemon Myrtle

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Synonyms

  • Leucopogon woodsii F.Muell. [valid]

Description

Styphelia woodsii (also called Woods' Styphelia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in tropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Styphelia woodsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Styphelia woodsii is small and yellow. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Styphelia woodsii 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 woodsii

Styphelia woodsii can be found in Australia.

Styphelia woodsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia woodsii?

Styphelia woodsii

What is the common name of Styphelia woodsii?

Woods' Styphelia

What is the natural habitat of Styphelia woodsii?

Dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands

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