Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) Craven
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Brunonia 10: 27 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790327
Common Names
- Calytrix Smeatona
- Smeatona Calytrix
- Smeatona's Calytrix
Description
Calytrix smeatoniana (also called the Smeaton's calytrix, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and narrow, pointed leaves. It is found in sandy soils in grassland and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Calytrix smeatoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping and as a low hedge or screen. The plant is drought tolerant and can be used in dry areas. It has a long flowering period and can attract birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calytrix smeatoniana has small, star-shaped flowers that are white or pink in colour. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calytrix smeatoniana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Calytrix smeatoniana
Calytrix smeatoniana is native to Australia and can be found in parts of Western Australia.
Calytrix smeatoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calytrix smeatoniana?
Calytrix smeatoniana
What is the common name of Calytrix smeatoniana?
Smeaton's Starflower
What is the optimal soil pH for Calytrix smeatoniana?
6.5-7.5
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,