Calytrix superba
Calytrix superba, commonly known as the superb star-flower, is a species of plant in the myrtle family Myrtaceae that is endemic to Western Australia.[1]
| Calytrix superba | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Calytrix |
| Species: | C. superba |
| Binomial name | |
| Calytrix superba | |
The shrub typically grows to a height of 0.2 to 1.0 metre (0.7 to 3.3 ft). It usually blooms between December and February producing pink-red star-shaped flowers.[1]
Found on flats in a small area in the Mid West between Carnamah, Coorow and Dangara where it grows in sandy lateritic soils.
References
- "Calytrix superba". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
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