Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
truncatifolia
ID:
791146

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craven

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Brunonia 10: 103 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790479

Common Names

  • Calytrix Truncatifolia
  • Truncatifolia Calytrix
  • Truncated-leaved Star Flower

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Description

Calytrix truncatifolia (also called Common Fringe-myrtle, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to Australia. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It has narrow, linear leaves and grows in open woodlands, heathlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calytrix truncatifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calytrix truncatifolia 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 truncatifolia 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 truncatifolia

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

Calytrix truncatifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calytrix truncatifolia?

Calytrix truncatifolia

What is the common name of Calytrix truncatifolia?

Truncate-leaved Calytrix

What is the natural habitat of Calytrix truncatifolia?

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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