Status:
valid
Authors:
Craven
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 3: 722 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789711
Common Names
- Calytrix ecalycata
- Ecalycata Calytrix
- Ecalycata
Description
Calytrix ecalycata (also called 'Erect-calyx calytrix', among many other common names) is a flowering plant native to Australia. It grows to a height of up to 1 m and has small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands, and prefers well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Calytrix ecalycata 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Calytrix ecalycata sub. ecalycata
Calytrix ecalycata sub. brevis Keighery
Calytrix ecalycata sub. pubescens Keighery
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calytrix ecalycata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calytrix ecalycata is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet.
Where to Find Calytrix ecalycata
Calytrix ecalycata is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in the states of Western Australia, South Australia, and Queensland.
Calytrix ecalycata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calytrix ecalycata?
Calytrix ecalycata
What type of plant is Calytrix ecalycata?
Shrub
Where is Calytrix ecalycata 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,