| Calytrix oldfieldii | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Calytrix |
| Species: | C. oldfieldii |
| Binomial name | |
| Calytrix oldfieldii | |
Calytrix oldfieldii is a species of plant in the myrtle family Myrtaceae that is endemic to Western Australia.[1]
The shrub typically grows to a height of 0.35 to 1 metre (1.1 to 3.3 ft). It usually blooms between April and November producing purple-pink-violet to red star-shaped flowers.[1]
Found on sand plains in an area along the west coast of the Mid West region of Western Australia where it grows on sandy soils over laterite.
References
- 1 2 "Calytrix oldfieldii". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
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