Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
erythrochlorum
ID:
1551239

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.G.Marchant

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 30: 320. 2019

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000031305


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Description

Chamelaucium erythrochlorum (also called Erythrochlorum Chamelaucium, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwest of Australia. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall and has narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Chamelaucium erythrochlorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fiber for making paper and rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Chamelaucium erythrochlorum are small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamelaucium erythrochlorum is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every month during the growing season. Pruning is necessary to keep the plant in shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Chamelaucium erythrochlorum

Chamelaucium erythrochlorum can be found in Australia.

Chamelaucium erythrochlorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamelaucium erythrochlorum?

Chamelaucium erythrochlorum

What type of plant is Chamelaucium erythrochlorum?

A shrub

What is the natural habitat of Chamelaucium erythrochlorum?

It is native to the Southwest of Australia

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,