Status:
valid
Authors:
Nge & K.R.Thiele
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 28: 330 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426748
Common Names
- Calytrix cravenii
- Craven's Calytrix
- Craven's Starflower
Description
Calytrix cravenii (also called Craven's Calytrix, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to North America. It has small, oval leaves and grows in dry, sandy soils in open woods, fields, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Calytrix cravenii has been used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calytrix cravenii is white to pinkish, with a yellow center and a tubular shape. The seed is small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calytrix cravenii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.
Where to Find Calytrix cravenii
Calytrix cravenii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Thailand.
Calytrix cravenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calytrix cravenii?
Calytrix cravenii
What is the common name of Calytrix cravenii?
Craven's Calytrix
What is the family of Calytrix cravenii?
Myrtaceae
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,