Calytrix arborescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 51 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789368
Common Names
- Tree Starflower
- Tree Calytrix
- Tree Star-Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calytrix arborescens (also called Tree Calytrix, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It is characterized by its small, white flowers and its evergreen foliage. It typically grows in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Calytrix arborescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and in borders. It is known to attract birds and butterflies to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calytrix arborescens is a white, star-shaped flower with a long, thin tube. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.
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Calytrix arborescens is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in spring or early summer. The cuttings should be about 10-15cm long and should be placed in a potting mix of equal parts sand and peat moss. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, sunny location until they have rooted. Plant the rooted cuttings in the garden in a sunny location.
Where to Find Calytrix arborescens
Calytrix arborescens is native to Australia.
Calytrix arborescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calytrix arborescens?
Calytrix arborescens
What is the common name of Calytrix arborescens?
Starflower
What is the natural habitat of Calytrix arborescens?
Woodlands and heathlands
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-32797: 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.