Chamelaucium orarium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orarium
ID:
1551243
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.G.Marchant
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 30: 327. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000031308
Common Names
- Waxflower
- Geraldton Waxflower
- Chamelaucium Orarium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chamelaucium orarium (also called Orarium 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 orarium 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 orarium 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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Chamelaucium orarium 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 orarium
Chamelaucium orarium can be found in Australia.
Chamelaucium orarium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamelaucium orarium?
Chamelaucium orarium
What type of plant is Chamelaucium orarium?
A shrub
What is the natural habitat of Chamelaucium orarium?
It is native to the Southwest of Australia
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,