Biology:Calytrix tetragona

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Short description: Species of plant

Calytrix tetragona
Common fringe-myrtle Calytrix tetragona (8177155251).jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Calytrix
Species:
C. tetragona
Binomial name
Calytrix tetragona
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Synonyms
  • Calytrix sullivanii
  • Calycothrix behriana Schltdl.
  • Calycothrix diversifolia Turcz. Schltdl.

Calytrix tetragona is an Australian shrub in the myrtle family. Common names include common fringe-myrtle.

Description

It is a widespread plant growing in many parts of southern Australia. It ranges from high rainfall areas to semi-arid zones. It is found on skeletal or sandy soils.[1] It can be used as a garden plant.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q5024770 entry