Swan River myrtle | |
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Hypocalymma robustum in John Forrest National Park | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Myrtales |
Family: | Myrtaceae |
Genus: | Hypocalymma |
Species: | H. robustum |
Binomial name | |
Hypocalymma robustum | |
Hypocalymma robustum, the Swan River myrtle, is a species of shrub in the myrtle family Myrtaceae. It is endemic to the south west region of Western Australia. [1]
It usually grows up to between 0.4 and 1 metre in height. Pink flowers are produced between June and November (early winter to late spring) in its native range. [1]
The species was initially given the name Leptospermum robustum without description, and later formally described by botanist John Lindley in Edward's Botanical Register in 1843. [2]
Its attractive flowers and compact size make it a desirable garden plant. [3] However, it does need a climate where the summers are dry. [3] It requires good drainage and prefers a sunny or partially shaded position and has moderate frost resistance. [3] Propagation is from semi-mature cuttings or seed. [3]
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Chamelaucium, also known as waxflower, is a genus of shrubs endemic to south western Western Australia. They belong to the myrtle family Myrtaceae and have flowers similar to those of the tea-trees (Leptospermum). The most well-known species is the Geraldton wax, Chamelaucium uncinatum, which is cultivated widely for its large attractive flowers.
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Caladenia rosea, also known as pink primrose orchid, is a plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae and is endemic to relatively inaccessible, high lateritic plateaux in a high rainfall area in south-western Western Australia. It is a terrestrial orchid with a single hairy leaf and up to three pink flowers on a thin, sparsely-hairy stem. It is similar to Caladenia flava but is distinguished by the perianth being pink to dark pink with prominent red striping and spotting on the dorsal sepal and lateral petals. Caladenia rosea mimics Hypocalymma robustum (Myrtaceae) in terms of flowering time, colour and scent.
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