Calytrix flavescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Cunn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 61: t. 3323 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789788
Common Names
- Flavescens Calytrix
- Flavescens Starflower
- Flavescens Starburst
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calytrix flavescens (also called yellow calytrix, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Australia. It is a shrub that grows in wet and dry forests, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Calytrix flavescens is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It can also be used in dried flower arrangements. The leaves and flowers of this plant can be used to make a tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calytrix flavescens has small, yellow flowers with white markings. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calytrix flavescens 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 flavescens
Calytrix flavescens can be found in Australia, particularly in the south-west.
Calytrix flavescens FAQ
What are the common names of Calytrix flavescens?
Common names of Calytrix flavescens include yellow stars, yellow-flowered calytrix, and yellow-flowered starflower.
What is the native range of Calytrix flavescens?
Calytrix flavescens is native to Australia.
What is the growth habit of Calytrix flavescens?
Calytrix flavescens 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-32837: Based on the initial data import
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.