Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retrorsifolia
ID:
1580846

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nge & Keighery

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Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000042453

Common Names

  • Calytrix retrorsifolia
  • Calytrix retrorsifolia
  • Calytrix retrorsifolia

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Description

Calytrix retrorsifolia (also called Common Fringe-myrtle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to Australia and is found in open forests, woodlands, and heathlands. Its leaves are linear to lanceolate, and its flowers are star-shaped and pink or white in color.

Uses & Benefits

Calytrix retrorsifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calytrix retrorsifolia is a white to cream-colored, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calytrix retrorsifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-drained potting mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Calytrix retrorsifolia

Calytrix retrorsifolia can be found in Australia.

Calytrix retrorsifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calytrix retrorsifolia?

Calytrix retrorsifolia

What is the common name of Calytrix retrorsifolia?

Retrorse-leaved Calytrix

What is the natural habitat of Calytrix retrorsifolia?

It is native to the east coast of 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,