Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
pulcherrimus
ID:
983702

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ewart & B.Rees) Craven

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Brunonia 10: 154 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000983040

Common Names

  • Homalocalyx pulcherrimus
  • Homalocalyx Pulcherrima
  • Pulcherrima

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Description

Homalocalyx pulcherrimus (also called Beautiful 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 pulcherrimus 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 pulcherrimus 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 pulcherrimus 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 pulcherrimus

Homalocalyx pulcherrimus 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-99884: Based on the initial data import
Alfred James Ewart (1872-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ewart' in the authors string.
Bertha Rees: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Rees' in the authors string.
Lyndley Alan Craven (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craven' in the authors string.