Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
coarctatus
ID:
983695

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Craven

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Brunonia 10: 148 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000983033

Common Names

  • Homalocalyx coarctatus
  • Compressed Starbush
  • Coarctatus Starbush

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Uses & Benefits

Homalocalyx coarctatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Homalocalyx coarctatus are small, yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Homalocalyx coarctatus is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 3 metres. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be treated with a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-drained, sandy soil mixture. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mixture and kept moist. Once germinated, the seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny position.

Where to Find Homalocalyx coarctatus

Homalocalyx coarctatus is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-99878: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Lyndley Alan Craven (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craven' in the authors string.