Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetragona
ID:
791122

Status:
valid

Authors:
Labill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Nov. Holl. Pl. 2: 8 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790455

Common Names

  • Calytrix Tetragona
  • Tetragona Calytrix
  • Four-angled Star Flower

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Description

Calytrix tetragona (also called starflower, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, star-shaped flowers and grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Calytrix tetragona is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. The flowers of this plant are edible and can be used in salads and other dishes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calytrix tetragona has a small, star-shaped flower with 5 petals that can be white, pink, or purple in color. The seed is a small, black, glossy, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and grass-like with a single, long, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calytrix tetragona is a hardy shrub that is native to Australia. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Calytrix tetragona

Calytrix tetragona is native to the south-west of Western Australia.

Calytrix tetragona FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calytrix tetragona?

Calytrix tetragona

What is the common name of Calytrix tetragona?

Four-angled Calytrix

What is the natural habitat of Calytrix tetragona?

It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

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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