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Callistemon acuminatus
Scientific Name: Callistemon acuminatus
Family: Myrtaceae
Category: Dicot
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Callistemon acuminatus - Tapering-leaved Bottlebrush
Callistemon acuminatus, commonly known as Tapering-leaved Bottlebrush, is a shrub appreciated for its distinctive brush-like flowers.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is a shrub, potentially growing up to 10 feet tall, which might be a consideration for pets depending on their size and activity levels.
- Callistemon species in general bear seed capsules that remain on the plant, which may pose a potential ingestion hazard for some pets.
- The text indicates that the foliage is rigid.
Considerations for Children
- The plant is a shrub, potentially growing up to 10 feet tall.
- Callistemon species in general bear seed capsules that remain on the plant.
- The text indicates that the foliage is rigid.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Callistemon acuminatus Cheel
- Common Name: Tapering-leaved Bottlebrush
- Family: Myrtaceae (Myrtle family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonym: Melaleuca flammea Craven
- Note: The Queensland Herbarium accepts Melaleuca flammea as the accepted name, while the New South Wales Herbarium accepts Callistemon acuminatus.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to eastern Australia.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Typically grows as a shrub, reaching 1-3 meters in height, though it can exceed 5 meters in height and width in some instances.
- Generally somewhat weeping in habit.
- Branches are tipped with brush-like flowers.
- Evergreen shrub.
Propagation
- Easily propagated from either seed or cutting.
Other Considerations
- Prefers hot overhead sun and well-drained soil.
- Tolerates dry conditions once established.
- Can withstand temperatures down to -10 degrees Celsius.
Further Information
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
- Australian Plant Name Index (APNI)
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
- International Plant Names Index
- NYBG Virtual Herbarium
- The Plant List
- Australian National Botanic Gardens