Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
speciosum
ID:
217054

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Bull. Cl. Phys.-Math. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg 10: 332 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216383



Common Names

  • Hypocalymma speciosum
  • Showy Waxflower
  • Showy Myrtle


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Description

Hypocalymma speciosum (also called Showy Myrtle, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the south-west of Western Australia. It is a medium-sized shrub, growing to a height of 2 m (6.5 ft). Its leaves are opposite, with leaflets arranged in a linear pattern. Its flowers are white, and its fruits are small, red drupes.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypocalymma speciosum has small, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypocalymma speciosum is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and should be from healthy, disease-free plants. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in a well-drained, sunny position.

Where to Find Hypocalymma speciosum

Hypocalymma speciosum can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Hypocalymma speciosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypocalymma speciosum?

Hypocalymma speciosum

What is the common name of Hypocalymma speciosum?

Showy Myrtle

What is the natural habitat of Hypocalymma speciosum?

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

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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