Hypocalymma puniceum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
puniceum
ID:
217050
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.A.Gardner
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Roy. Soc. Western Australia 9(2): 103 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216379
Common Names
- Hypocalymma puniceum
- Purple Waxflower
- Purple Myrtle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypocalymma puniceum (also called Purple 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 puniceum 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
Hypocalymma puniceum has small, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hypocalymma puniceum is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and should be from healthy, disease-free plants. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in a well-drained, sunny position.
Where to Find Hypocalymma puniceum
Hypocalymma puniceum can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Hypocalymma puniceum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypocalymma puniceum?
Hypocalymma puniceum
What is the common name of Hypocalymma puniceum?
Purple Myrtle
What is the natural habitat of Hypocalymma puniceum?
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-101503: Based on the initial data import
Charles Austin Gardner (1896-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Gardner' in the authors string.