Chamelaucium virgatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgatum
ID:
841197
Status:
valid
Authors:
Endl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Stirp. Herb. Hügel. : 5 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000840532
Common Names
- Chamelaucium virgatum
- Geraldton Wax
- Waxflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chamelaucium virgatum (also called Geraldton Wax, Waxflower, and many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has white to pink flowers and grows in a variety of habitats, including coastal areas, woodlands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Chamelaucium virgatum is an ornamental shrub that is popular in gardens. It is known for its bright pink flowers and its ability to thrive in humid climates. The flowers can be used in floral arrangements and the leaves can be used to make a fragrant tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Chamelaucium virgatum are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Chamelaucium virgatum is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sandy, well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy, well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Chamelaucium virgatum
Chamelaucium virgatum is native to Western 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-38334: Based on the initial data import
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.