Family:
Eriaceae
Styphelia triflora
Pink Five Corners
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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.