Hypocalymma robustum
Swan River Myrtle | |
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Hypocalymma robustum in John Forrest National Park | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Myrtales |
Family: | Myrtaceae |
Genus: | Hypocalymma |
Species: | H. robustum |
Binomial name | |
Hypocalymma robustum (Endl.) Lindl. | |
Hypocalymma robustum (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]
Cultivation
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]
References
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- 1 2 "Hypocalymma robustum F.Muell.". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
- ↑ "Hypocalymma robustum". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 2008-10-10.
- 1 2 3 4 "Hypocalymma robustum". Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants (ASGAP). Retrieved 2008-10-10.