Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xerophylla
ID:
500186

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 6: 38 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499518

Common Names

  • Styphelia Xerophylla
  • Xerophyllous Myrtle
  • Xerophyllous Lemon Myrtle

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Synonyms

  • Stomarrhena xerophylla DC. [valid]
  • Astroloma xerophyllum Sond. [valid]

Description

Styphelia xerophylla (also called Xerophylla 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 xerophylla 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 xerophylla 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 xerophylla can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in a well-draining soil mix. It should be watered regularly, but not allowed to become waterlogged. Fertilize regularly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Styphelia xerophylla

Styphelia xerophylla can be found in Australia.

Styphelia xerophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia xerophylla?

Styphelia xerophylla

What is the common name of Styphelia xerophylla?

Dry-leaved Styphelia

What is the natural habitat of Styphelia xerophylla?

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