Hypocalymma robustum

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Swan River myrtle
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Hypocalymma robustum in John Forrest National Park
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Hypocalymma
Species:
H. robustum
Binomial name
Hypocalymma robustum
(Endl.) Lindl.

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]

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[]

  1. ^ a b "Hypocalymma robustum F.Muell". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
  2. ^ "Hypocalymma robustum". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 10 October 2008.
  3. ^ a b c d "Hypocalymma robustum". Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants (ASGAP). Archived from the original on 21 November 2008. Retrieved 10 October 2008.


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