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prickly bottlebrush
Scientific Name: Callistemon brachyandrus
Family: Myrtaceae
Category: Dicot
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Prickly Bottlebrush (Callistemon brachyandrus)
The Prickly Bottlebrush, scientifically known as Callistemon brachyandrus, is a popular and easily cultivated shrub admired for its vibrant flowers.
Common Names
- Prickly Bottlebrush
- Bottlebrush
- Weeping Bottlebrush
- Crimson Bottlebrush
- Scarlet Bottlebrush
- Mallee Bottlebrush
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Callistemon brachyandrus Lindl.
- Family: Myrtaceae (Myrtle family)
- Genus: Callistemon
- Synonym: Melaleuca brachyandra (also known as Prickly Bottlebrush)
- Rank: Species
- Nomenclatural Reference: The Journal of the Horticultural Society of London 4, 1849
Distribution and Habitat
Callistemon brachyandrus is endemic to New South Wales, Australia. One of the known sites is on the Hay Plains, although there is limited evidence of regeneration in that area.
Morphological Characteristics
- A stiff shrub or small tree, typically growing to 2-3 meters in height.
- Branches are described as flexuous (wavy or winding).
- Flowers are red, with some space between individual flowers on the brush, giving it a distinctive appearance.
- Leaves are short, narrow, and needle-like.
Additional Information
- It flowers profusely even at a young age.
- It is considered one of the hardiest Callistemon species.
- It thrives in hot, sunny conditions and can tolerate dry soil for extended periods.
Further Resources
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
- Discover Life
- GRIN Taxonomy