Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micrairoides
ID:
790716

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craven

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Brunonia 3: 236 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790049



Common Names

  • Calytrix micrairoides
  • Micrairoides Calytrix
  • Micrairoides's Calytrix


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Description

Calytrix micrairoides (also called Micro-leaved Calytrix, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, star-shaped leaves and clusters of white flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in heath and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calytrix micrairoides is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens, parks, and other outdoor areas. It is known for its showy white flowers and its ability to attract birds and other wildlife. It can also be used as a ground cover or in borders and hedges.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calytrix micrairoides has flowers that are white or pink with a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, narrow, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calytrix micrairoides can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown 1/4 inch deep and spaced 4-6 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Calytrix micrairoides

Calytrix micrairoides can be found in Western Australia.

Calytrix micrairoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calytrix micrairoides?

Calytrix micrairoides

What type of plant is Calytrix micrairoides?

Shrub

Where is Calytrix micrairoides native to?

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,

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