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
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.
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 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,