Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uncinata
ID:
791157

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craven

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 3: 719 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790490



Common Names

  • Calytrix Uncinata
  • Uncinata Calytrix
  • Hooked Star Flower


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Description

Calytrix uncinata (also called Hooked Fringe-myrtle, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to Australia. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It has narrow, linear leaves and grows in open woodlands, heathlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calytrix uncinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calytrix uncinata has white flowers with yellow throats. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calytrix uncinata is a small shrub that grows in sandy soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept moist and in a sunny location.

Where to Find Calytrix uncinata

Calytrix uncinata is native to the south-west of Western Australia.

Calytrix uncinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calytrix uncinata?

Calytrix uncinata

What is the common name of Calytrix uncinata?

Hooked Calytrix

What is the natural habitat of Calytrix uncinata?

It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

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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