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Calothamnus asper

Scientific Name: Calothamnus asper

Family: Myrtaceae

Category: Dicot

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Calothamnus quadrifidus subsp. asper

Also known as Rough Net Bush, Calothamnus quadrifidus subsp. asper is a plant belonging to the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. The common name of "one-sided bottlebrush" is also used for related Calothamnus species.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Calothamnus quadrifidus subsp. asper (Turcz.) A.S.George & N.Gibson ms
  • Synonym: Calothamnus asper Turcz. (The text notes that this name is not current.)
  • Family: Myrtaceae
  • Rank: Subspecies

Distribution and Habitat

  • Endemic to the south-west of Western Australia.
  • Observed in locations such as Kalbarri National Park and near Wongan Hills in Fowlers Gully, Western Australia.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Forms part of a dense shrub layer, growing up to 5 meters tall.
  • Flowers are located on one side of the stem (hence, "one-sided bottlebrush").

Ecological Role

  • It is found in association with other plants such as *Allocasuarina campestris*, *Melaleuca radula*, and *Allocasuarina acutivalvis*.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Attracts butterflies.
  • Known to be susceptible to certain pests and problems.

Further Information

  • Australian Plant Index (APII)
  • FloraBase - the Western Australian Flora
  • Australian National Botanic Gardens (http://www.anbg.gov.au/photo/apii/id/a/3484 and http://www.anbg.gov.au/photo/apii/id/a/19632)
  • Wikimedia Commons