Description
Common names
Pink Five Corners, Three-flowered Styphelia.
Scientific names
Styphelia triflora.
Family
Epacridaceae.
Genus
Styphelia.
Rainfall
400mm.
Growth height
0.4-2m.
Presence in Australia
Noted at Mates Gully subcatchment.
This specie has been identified in the following Australian states: Qld, NSW, ACT.
Habitat
Sclerophyll forest and woodland with Casuarina, Callitris and Box species. Sandy soils or loams on various substrates.
Habit
Erect diffuse to bushy shrub 40cm to 2m 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.
Shade and shelter
Could be planted as understorey plant in windbreaks.
Land protection
Stabilises soil.
Ornamental
Attractive ornamental due to flowers and compact habit.