Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosa
ID:
790489

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craven

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Brunonia 10: 105 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789822

Common Names

  • Calytrix formosa
  • Beautiful Calytrix
  • Beautiful Starflower

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Description

Calytrix formosa (also called 'Pink starflower', among many other common names) is a shrub with small, star-shaped pink flowers and small, leathery leaves. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Calytrix formosa 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 formosa 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Calytrix formosa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Calytrix formosa

Calytrix formosa is native to Australia and can be found in parts of Western Australia.

Calytrix formosa FAQ

What are the common names of Calytrix formosa?

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

What is the native range of Calytrix formosa?

Calytrix formosa is native to Australia.

What is the growth habit of Calytrix formosa?

Calytrix formosa 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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