Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
creswellii
ID:
790237

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) B.D.Jacks.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Index Kew. 1: 398 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789570



Common Names

  • Calytrix
  • Creswellii
  • Creswellii Starflower


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Description

Calytrix creswellii (also called Creswell's Starflower, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is a shrub, growing up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in heathlands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Calytrix creswellii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in cut flower arrangements and as a dried flower. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calytrix creswellii has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calytrix creswellii is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is native to Western Australia and prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late spring or summer. Take semi-hardwood cuttings from the current season's growth, dip in a rooting hormone and plant in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, sheltered spot until they have rooted.

Where to Find Calytrix creswellii

Calytrix creswellii is native to Australia and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and streams.

Calytrix creswellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calytrix creswellii?

Calytrix creswellii

What are the common names of Calytrix creswellii?

Calytrix, Creswell's starflower

What is the native range of Calytrix creswellii?

Australia

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-32817: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Daydon Jackson (1846-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.D.Jacks.' in the authors string.