Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirta
ID:
1414284

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Regel) Nge & K.R.Thiele

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 28: 333 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426749

Common Names

  • Calytrix hirta
  • Hairy Calytrix
  • Hairy Starflower

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Description

Calytrix hirta (also called Hairy Calytrix, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to North America. It has small, oval leaves and grows in dry, sandy soils in open woods, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Calytrix hirta has been used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calytrix hirta is white to pinkish, with a yellow center and a tubular shape. The seed is small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calytrix hirta is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.

Where to Find Calytrix hirta

Calytrix hirta is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Thailand.

Calytrix hirta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calytrix hirta?

Calytrix hirta

What is the common name of Calytrix hirta?

Hairy Calytrix

What is the family of Calytrix hirta?

Myrtaceae

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

Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Kevin Thiele (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.R.Thiele' in the authors string.
Francis Nge (b.1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nge' in the authors string.