Calytrix oldfieldii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 46 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790134
Common Names
- Calytrix oldfieldii
- Oldfield's Starflower
- Starflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calytrix oldfieldii (also called Oldfield'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 oldfieldii is a popular ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and flowers and is also used in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calytrix oldfieldii has white star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule and the seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calytrix oldfieldii can be grown from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Calytrix oldfieldii
Calytrix oldfieldii is native to Australia and can be found in the south-west of the country.
Calytrix oldfieldii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calytrix oldfieldii?
Calytrix oldfieldii
What is the common name of Calytrix oldfieldii?
Oldfield Starflower
What is the natural habitat of Calytrix oldfieldii?
It is found in Australia, in open woodland and heathland.
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-32869: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.