Calytrix drummondii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Meisn.) Craven
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Brunonia 10: 93 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789688
Common Names
- Drummond's Starflower
- Drummond's Calytrix
- Drummond's Star-Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calytrix drummondii (also called 'Drummond's calytrix', among many other common names) is a flowering plant native to Australia. It grows to a height of up to 1 m and has small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands, and prefers well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Calytrix drummondii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in dried flower arrangements and as cut flowers. The plant is known for its showy, brightly colored flowers and its small, star-shaped leaves.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calytrix drummondii has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are about 5 cm tall with narrow, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calytrix drummondii is a shrub that can be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Calytrix drummondii
Calytrix drummondii is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in the states of Western Australia, South Australia, and Queensland.
Calytrix drummondii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calytrix drummondii?
Calytrix drummondii
What is the natural habitat of Calytrix drummondii?
Calytrix drummondii is native to Australia.
What is the optimal soil type for Calytrix drummondii?
Calytrix drummondii prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
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-32828: Based on the initial data import
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.
Lyndley Alan Craven (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craven' in the authors string.