Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
faucicola
ID:
790444

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craven

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Brunonia 3: 241 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789777

Common Names

  • Faucicola Calytrix
  • Faucicola Starflower
  • Faucicola Starburst

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Description

Calytrix faucicola (also called the Faucicola Calytrix, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant in the genus Calytrix, in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Australia, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes. It has a single, bright yellow flower with a deep purple centre, and long, narrow, grass-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Calytrix faucicola is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as cut flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calytrix faucicola has a bright pink flower with a yellow throat. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calytrix faucicola is a shrub that can be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Calytrix faucicola

Calytrix faucicola can be found in Australia, particularly in the south-west.

Calytrix faucicola FAQ

What are the common names of Calytrix faucicola?

Common names of Calytrix faucicola include pink stars, pink-flowered calytrix, and pink-flowered starflower.

What is the native range of Calytrix faucicola?

Calytrix faucicola is native to Australia.

What is the growth habit of Calytrix faucicola?

Calytrix faucicola is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height.

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,

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