Calytrix violacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Craven
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Brunonia 10: 119 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790532
Common Names
- Calytrix Violacea
- Violacea Calytrix
- Violacea's Calytrix
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calytrix violacea (also called Violet 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 violacea 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 violacea 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 violacea is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or from cuttings. It can also be propagated from seed.
Where to Find Calytrix violacea
Calytrix violacea is native to Western Australia and can be found in sandy soils and coastal areas.
Calytrix violacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calytrix violacea?
Calytrix violacea
What are the common names of Calytrix violacea?
Common names of Calytrix violacea include purple calytrix and purple starflower.
What is the natural habitat of Calytrix violacea?
Calytrix violacea is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands, heathlands, and coastal areas.
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-32906: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Lyndley Alan Craven (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craven' in the authors string.