Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
repens
ID:
1551244

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.S.George) N.G.Marchant

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 30: 328. 2019

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000031309

Common Names

  • Waxflower
  • Geraldton Waxflower
  • Chamelaucium Repens

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Description

Chamelaucium repens (also called Creeping 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 repens 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 repens 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 repens 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 repens

Chamelaucium repens can be found in Australia.

Chamelaucium repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamelaucium repens?

Chamelaucium repens

What type of plant is Chamelaucium repens?

A shrub

What is the natural habitat of Chamelaucium repens?

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,