| Calytrix depressa | |
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| Calytrix depressa in Kings Park. | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Calytrix |
| Species: | C. depressa |
| Binomial name | |
| Calytrix depressa | |
| Synonyms | |
Calytrix depressa is a species of shrub in the family Myrtaceae, endemic to the south-west of Western Australia.
The species can grow up to 2 metres in height, [2] but is usually between 0.2 and 1 metre high in its native range. [1] The leaves are linear to cylindrical and usually around 1 cm in length. [3] The leaves have a flattened base, which is alluded to in the Latin specific epithet depressa. [2] Numerous flowers, each about 1 to 1.3 cm in diameter, cover the plant in summer . [3] Northern forms have pink to light purple colouring on the outer petals and a contrasting yellow centre, while all-yellow forms are found in the south. [2] The petals are wider than many other Calytrix species. [3] As with most species in the genus, the calyx lobes have prominent awns that extend well-beyond the extent of the petals. [2]
This species requires a moist but well-drained position, with filtered sunlight. The species may be propagated from cuttings or seed, the latter resulting in stronger plants although difficult to germinate. [2] [3] Plants may sometimes be affected by root rot in hot, humid climates, or scale. [3]
The species occurs in the Southwest Botanical Province and the Eremaean Botanical Province [1]
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