Calytrix aurea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Botanical Register - Appendix to Vols 1-23: A Sketch of the Vegetation of the Swan River Colony 1839
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789400
Common Names
- Golden Starflower
- Golden Calytrix
- Golden Star-Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calytrix aurea (also called Golden Starflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. It grows to a height of 0.5 m, and has small, star-shaped flowers that are yellow in color.
Uses & Benefits
Calytrix aurea 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 aurea is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.
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Calytrix aurea 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 aurea
Calytrix aurea is native to Australia and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and streams.
Calytrix aurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calytrix aurea?
Calytrix aurea
What is the common name of Calytrix aurea?
Golden Starflower
Where is Calytrix aurea 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-32800: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.