Calytrix fraseri

Calytrix fraseri, commonly known as pink summer calytrix or pink summer starflower,[1] is a species of plant in the myrtle family Myrtaceae that is endemic to Western Australia.[2]

Calytrix fraseri
Calytrix fraseri flowers
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Calytrix
Species:
C. fraseri
Binomial name
Calytrix fraseri
Calytrix fraseri flower with purple colour

Description

The perennial shrub typically grows to a height of 0.2 to 1 metre (1 to 3 ft) and can reach as high as 2 m (7 ft) and with a width of 0.2 to 0.6 m (1 to 2 ft). It usually blooms between November and August producing pink-purple-yellow star-shaped flowers[2] which gave contrasting stamens.[3] The foliage is evergreen with on open or dense habit.[3]

It can be grown from seed, softwood cutting or semi-hardwood cutting. It is grown in garden beds in pots suitable for cut flowers and attracts bees and other insects. The plant will tolerate light frost and is drought resistant.[3]

Distribution

Found on sand-plains, sand dunes and among granite outcrops in a small area along the west coast in the Mid West, Wheatbelt and South West regions of Western Australia where it grows on sandy soils. It is found as far north as Kalbarri and as far east as Lake Grace.

Classification

The species was first formally described by the botanist Allan Cunningham in 1834 in the journal Botanical Magazine.[4] The plant is named in honour of Charles Fraser, first superintendent of the Sydney botanical gardens and colonial botanist.[1]

References
  1. "Calytrix fraseri Common name: Pink Summer Star Flower". Friends of Queens Park. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  2. "Calytrix fraseri". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
  3. "Calytrix fraseri – Star Flower". Gardening with Angus. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  4. "Calytrix fraseri A.Cunn". Atlas of Living Australia. Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
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