Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
angustifolium
ID:
217025

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schauer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 17: 241 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216354



Common Names

  • Hypocalymma angustifolium
  • Narrow-Leaved Myrtle
  • Angustifolium Myrtle


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Description

Hypocalymma angustifolium (also called Narrow-Leaved Hypocalymma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Western Australia. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of 1-2m. Its foliage is a deep green colour and its flowers are white or cream. It is found in heathland and dry sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hypocalymma angustifolium has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hypocalymma angustifolium sub. angustifolium
Hypocalymma angustifolium sub. longifolium (F.Muell.) Å.Strid & Keighery

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hypocalymma angustifolium are white to pale pink and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypocalymma angustifolium can be propagated by seeds or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division of rhizomes should be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into small clumps and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Hypocalymma angustifolium

Hypocalymma angustifolium is found in Australia.

Hypocalymma angustifolium FAQ

What are the common names of Hypocalymma angustifolium?

None

Where is Hypocalymma angustifolium native to?

Australia

What is the growth rate of Hypocalymma angustifolium?

Slow

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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