Calytrix variabilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Sketch Veg. Swan R. : 5 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790501
Common Names
- Calytrix Variabilis
- Variabilis Calytrix
- Variabilis's Calytrix
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calytrix variabilis (also called Variable Starflower, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has a rounded form and small, star-shaped, pink and white flowers. It grows in open woodlands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Calytrix variabilis 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 variabilis has star-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calytrix variabilis is a small shrub that grows in sandy soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept moist and in a sunny location.
Where to Find Calytrix variabilis
Calytrix variabilis is native to the south-west of Western Australia.
Calytrix variabilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calytrix variabilis?
Calytrix variabilis
What is the common name of Calytrix variabilis?
Variable calytrix
Where is Calytrix variabilis native to?
Western 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-32903: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.