Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
tetrapterum
ID:
217059

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216388

Common Names

  • Hypocalymma tetrapterum
  • Four-winged Waxflower
  • Four-winged Myrtle

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Description

Hypocalymma tetrapterum (also called Four-winged Myrtle, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the south-west of Western Australia. It is a medium-sized shrub, growing to a height of 2 m (6.5 ft). Its leaves are opposite, with leaflets arranged in a linear pattern. Its flowers are white, and its fruits are small, red drupes.

Uses & Benefits

Hypocalymma tetrapterum 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 tetrapterum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypocalymma tetrapterum 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 tetrapterum

Hypocalymma tetrapterum can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Hypocalymma tetrapterum FAQ

What is the common name of Hypocalymma tetrapterum?

Four-winged Hypocalymma

What is the natural habitat of Hypocalymma tetrapterum?

It is native to the south-west of Western Australia

What is the growth habit of Hypocalymma tetrapterum?

It is a shrub that typically grows to a height of 0.3 to 1.5 metres (1 to 5 ft)

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,

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