Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amethystina
ID:
790018

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craven

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Brunonia 10: 108 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789351



Common Names

  • Amethyst Starflower
  • Amethyst Calytrix
  • Amethyst Star-Flower


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Description

Calytrix amethystina (also called Starflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It is a small shrub with small, star-shaped white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Calytrix amethystina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and in borders. It is known to attract birds and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calytrix amethystina is a purple, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calytrix amethystina is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in spring or early summer. The cuttings should be about 10-15cm long and should be placed in a potting mix of equal parts sand and peat moss. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, sunny location until they have rooted. Plant the rooted cuttings in the garden in a sunny location.

Where to Find Calytrix amethystina

Calytrix amethystina is native to Australia.

Calytrix amethystina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calytrix amethystina?

Calytrix amethystina

What is the common name of Calytrix amethystina?

Starflower

What is the natural habitat of Calytrix amethystina?

Woodlands and heathlands

Species in the Calytrix genus

Calytrix achaeta, Calytrix acutifolia, Calytrix alpestris, Calytrix amethystina, Calytrix angulata, Calytrix arborescens, Calytrix asperula, Calytrix aurea, Calytrix birdii, Calytrix brachychaeta, Calytrix brevifolia, Calytrix breviseta, Calytrix brownii, Calytrix carinata, Calytrix chrysantha, Calytrix creswellii, Calytrix decandra, Calytrix decussata, Calytrix depressa, Calytrix desolata, Calytrix divergens, Calytrix drummondii, Calytrix duplistipulata, Calytrix ecalycata, Calytrix eneabbensis, Calytrix erosipetala, Calytrix exstipulata, Calytrix faucicola, Calytrix flavescens, Calytrix formosa, Calytrix fraseri, Calytrix glaberrima, Calytrix glutinosa, Calytrix gracilis, Calytrix gurulmundensis, Calytrix gypsophila, Calytrix habrantha, Calytrix harvestiana, Calytrix inopinata, Calytrix involucrata, Calytrix islensis, Calytrix leptophylla, Calytrix leschenaultii, Calytrix longiflora, Calytrix megaphylla, Calytrix merrelliana, Calytrix micrairoides, Calytrix microcoma, Calytrix mimiana, Calytrix nematoclada,

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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