Hypocalymma ericifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ericifolium
ID:
217039
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 94 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216368
Common Names
- Hypocalymma ericifolium
- Heath-leaved Waxflower
- Heath-leaved Myrtle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypocalymma ericifolium (also called Heath-Leaved Hypocalymma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Western Australia. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of 1-2m. Its foliage is a deep green colour and its flowers are white or cream. It is found in heathland and dry sclerophyll forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hypocalymma ericifolium has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hypocalymma ericifolium are white to pale pink and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Hypocalymma ericifolium can be propagated by seeds or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division of rhizomes should be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into small clumps and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Hypocalymma ericifolium
Hypocalymma ericifolium is found in Australia.
Hypocalymma ericifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypocalymma ericifolium?
Hypocalymma ericifolium
What is the common name of Hypocalymma ericifolium?
Heath Myrtle
What is the natural habitat of Hypocalymma ericifolium?
It is native to Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Species in the Hypocalymma genus
Hypocalymma angustifolium, Hypocalymma asperum, Hypocalymma cordifolium, Hypocalymma ericifolium, Hypocalymma linifolium, Hypocalymma myrtifolium, Hypocalymma phillipsii, Hypocalymma puniceum, Hypocalymma robustum, Hypocalymma scariosum, Hypocalymma speciosum, Hypocalymma strictum, Hypocalymma tetrapterum, Hypocalymma xanthopetalum, Hypocalymma connatum, Hypocalymma gardneri, Hypocalymma hirsutum, Hypocalymma jessicae, Hypocalymma melaleucoides, Hypocalymma serrulatum, Hypocalymma sylvestris, Hypocalymma tenuatum, Hypocalymma uncinatum, Hypocalymma elongatum, Hypocalymma minus, Hypocalymma verticillare,
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-101494: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.