Calytrix brevifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Meisn.) Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 45 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789468
Common Names
- Calytrix brevifolia
- Short-leaved Calytrix
- Brevifolia Calytrix
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calytrix brevifolia (also called Short-leaved 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 white or pink in color and are surrounded by short, linear leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Calytrix brevifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calytrix brevifolia 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calytrix brevifolia is a shrubby perennial plant that is native to Australia. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Calytrix brevifolia
Calytrix brevifolia can be found in Australia.
Calytrix brevifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calytrix brevifolia?
Calytrix brevifolia
What is the common name of Calytrix brevifolia?
Short-leaved Calytrix
What is the natural habitat of Calytrix brevifolia?
It is found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces
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-32807: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.