Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
linifolium
ID:
217042

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 35(II): 325 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216371

Common Names

  • Hypocalymma linifolium
  • Flax-leaved Waxflower
  • Flax-leaved Myrtle

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Description

Hypocalymma linifolium (also called Narrow-leaved hypocalymma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Australia. It is found in dry shrubland, heathland, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hypocalymma linifolium 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 linifolium 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypocalymma linifolium can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Hypocalymma linifolium

Hypocalymma linifolium is found in Australia.

Hypocalymma linifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypocalymma linifolium?

Hypocalymma linifolium

What is the common name of Hypocalymma linifolium?

Linear-Leaved Myrtle

What is the natural habitat of Hypocalymma linifolium?

It is native to Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

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,