Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inopinata
ID:
790607

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craven

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 4: 535 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789940

Common Names

  • Calytrix inopinata
  • Inopinata Calytrix
  • Surprise Calytrix

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Description

Calytrix inopinata (also called 'Surprise Starflower', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family. It is native to Western Australia, and grows in heathland and open woodland. It is a perennial shrub with small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Calytrix inopinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calytrix inopinata has a flower that is white, pink, or purple in color and has 6 petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are long and thin with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calytrix inopinata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown 1/4 inch deep and spaced 4-6 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Calytrix inopinata

Calytrix inopinata is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and shrublands. It is available for purchase from online nurseries and garden centers.

Calytrix inopinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calytrix inopinata?

Calytrix inopinata

What type of plant is Calytrix inopinata?

Perennial

Where does Calytrix inopinata 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,

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