Calytrix habrantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Craven
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Brunonia 10: 96 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789919
Common Names
- Calytrix habrantha
- Habrantha Calytrix
- Habrantha's Calytrix
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calytrix habrantha (also called Habranth's calytrix, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family. It is native to the south-west of Western Australia. It grows in sandy soils in heathland and shrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Calytrix habrantha is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. The flowers are edible and can be used in salads or as a garnish. The leaves are also edible and can be cooked and eaten.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calytrix habrantha has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are about 5 cm tall with narrow, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calytrix habrantha can be cultivated in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is done by division of the corms in the spring or by seed sowing.
Where to Find Calytrix habrantha
Calytrix habrantha can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Calytrix habrantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calytrix habrantha?
Calytrix habrantha
What type of plant is Calytrix habrantha?
Perennial
Where does Calytrix habrantha grow?
Western 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-32849: Based on the initial data import
Lyndley Alan Craven (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craven' in the authors string.