Hypocalymma robustum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robustum
ID:
217051
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Endl.) Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 29: t. 8 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216380
Common Names
- Hypocalymma robustum
- Robust Waxflower
- Robust Myrtle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypocalymma robustum (also called Robust 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 robustum 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 robustum 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 robustum 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 robustum
Hypocalymma robustum can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Hypocalymma robustum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypocalymma robustum?
Hypocalymma robustum
What is the common name of Hypocalymma robustum?
Robust Myrtle
What is the natural habitat of Hypocalymma robustum?
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-101504: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.