Family:

Eriaceae

Styphelia triflora

Pink Five Corners

Other Names:

First Nations Name(s):

Regional Subspecies:

Occurrence:

Regional:

Noted at Mates Gully subcatchment.

Australia:

Qld, NSW.

Habitat:

Sclerophyll forest and woodland with Casuarina, Callitris and Box species. Sandy soils or loams on various substrates.

Habit:

Erect diffuse to bushy shrub 40 cm to 2 m high. Sharp-pointed stiff leaves.

Site Preference:

Well-drained soil with some shade.

Flowering:

Usually pink to red, or occasionally cream or pale yellow-green, mainly Apr-Oct. Tubular.

Propagation:

From seed. May take several weeks to germinate. Difficult from cuttings.

VALUES:

Shade & Shelter:

Could be planted as understorey plant in windbreaks.

Land Protection:

Stabilises soil.

Ornamental:

Attractive ornamental due to flowers and compact habit.