Chamelaucium forrestii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
forrestii
ID:
1554731
Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) N.G.Marchant
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 30: 323. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034347
Common Names
- Chamelaucium forrestii
- Forrestii Chamelaucium
- Forrestii's Chamelaucium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chamelaucium forrestii (also called Forrest's Chamelaucium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, open habitats. The plant has small, linear leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Chamelaucium forrestii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has a low water requirement and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chamelaucium forrestii has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chamelaucium forrestii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade and can tolerate dry conditions. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into small clumps and replanted in the garden.
Where to Find Chamelaucium forrestii
Chamelaucium forrestii is native to Australia and can be found in moist, shady areas, such as along stream banks and in wet forests.
Chamelaucium forrestii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamelaucium forrestii?
Chamelaucium forrestii
What is the family of Chamelaucium forrestii?
Myrtaceae
What is the common name of Chamelaucium forrestii?
Forrest's Waxflower
Species in the Chamelaucium genus
Chamelaucium axillare, Chamelaucium brevifolium, Chamelaucium ciliatum, Chamelaucium confertiflorum, Chamelaucium drummondii, Chamelaucium gracile, Chamelaucium heterandrum, Chamelaucium marchantii, Chamelaucium megalopetalum, Chamelaucium micranthum, Chamelaucium pauciflorum, Chamelaucium uncinatum, Chamelaucium virgatum, Chamelaucium erythrochlorum, Chamelaucium floriferum, Chamelaucium orarium, Chamelaucium roycei, Chamelaucium forrestii, Chamelaucium lullfitzii, Chamelaucium xanthocladum, Chamelaucium repens,
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,