Status:
valid
Authors:
Craven
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Brunonia 10: 152 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000983038
Common Names
- Homalocalyx inerrabundus
- Inerrabundus Homalocalyx
- Homalocalyx Inerrabundus
Description
Homalocalyx inerrabundus (also called Inerrabund Waxflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family Myrtaceae. It is native to Australia, where it is found in the states of New South Wales and Queensland. It typically grows in open forests and woodlands, often in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Homalocalyx inerrabundus 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 inerrabundus are small, yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Homalocalyx inerrabundus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Homalocalyx inerrabundus
Homalocalyx inerrabundus is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia.
Species in the Homalocalyx genus
Homalocalyx aureus,
Homalocalyx chapmanii,
Homalocalyx coarctatus,
Homalocalyx echinulatus,
Homalocalyx ericaeus,
Homalocalyx grandiflorus,
Homalocalyx inerrabundus,
Homalocalyx polyandrus,
Homalocalyx pulcherrimus,
Homalocalyx staminosus,
Homalocalyx thryptomenoides,
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,