Calytrix achaeta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 52 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789319
Common Names
- Achaeta Calytrix
- Calytrix Achaeta
- Achaeta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calytrix achaeta (also called Starflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It is a small shrub with small, star-shaped white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Calytrix achaeta is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It has long, arching stems and delicate, star-shaped flowers that range in color from white to pink. It is also used in dried flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calytrix achaeta is a bell-shaped, white flower with long, slender petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single, thin stem and small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calytrix achaeta is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings in summer.
Where to Find Calytrix achaeta
Calytrix achaeta can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.
Calytrix achaeta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calytrix achaeta?
Calytrix achaeta
What is the common name of Calytrix achaeta?
Hairy Starflower
Where is Calytrix achaeta native to?
Australia
Species in the Calytrix genus
Calytrix achaeta, Calytrix acutifolia, Calytrix alpestris, Calytrix amethystina, Calytrix angulata, Calytrix arborescens, Calytrix asperula, Calytrix aurea, Calytrix birdii, Calytrix brachychaeta, Calytrix brevifolia, Calytrix breviseta, Calytrix brownii, Calytrix carinata, Calytrix chrysantha, Calytrix creswellii, Calytrix decandra, Calytrix decussata, Calytrix depressa, Calytrix desolata, Calytrix divergens, Calytrix drummondii, Calytrix duplistipulata, Calytrix ecalycata, Calytrix eneabbensis, Calytrix erosipetala, Calytrix exstipulata, Calytrix faucicola, Calytrix flavescens, Calytrix formosa, Calytrix fraseri, Calytrix glaberrima, Calytrix glutinosa, Calytrix gracilis, Calytrix gurulmundensis, Calytrix gypsophila, Calytrix habrantha, Calytrix harvestiana, Calytrix inopinata, Calytrix involucrata, Calytrix islensis, Calytrix leptophylla, Calytrix leschenaultii, Calytrix longiflora, Calytrix megaphylla, Calytrix merrelliana, Calytrix micrairoides, Calytrix microcoma, Calytrix mimiana, Calytrix nematoclada,
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-32792: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.