Calytrix decandra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1828
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 3: 208 (1828)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789623
Common Names
- Calytrix decandra
- Ten-petalled Calytrix
- Decandra Calytrix
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calytrix decandra (also called the white starflower, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, white star-shaped flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils. It is found in woodlands, heaths, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Calytrix decandra is a popular ornamental plant used for landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, fever, and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calytrix decandra is white and has five petals. The seeds of Calytrix decandra are small, round and black. The seedlings of Calytrix decandra are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calytrix decandra is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is native to Western Australia and prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late spring or summer. Take semi-hardwood cuttings from the current season's growth, dip in a rooting hormone and plant in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, sheltered spot until they have rooted.
Where to Find Calytrix decandra
Calytrix decandra is native to Australia and can be found in parts of Western Australia.
Calytrix decandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calytrix decandra?
Calytrix decandra
What type of plant is Calytrix decandra?
Shrub
Where is Calytrix decandra 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-32822: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.