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Calothamnus homalophyllus
Scientific Name: Calothamnus homalophyllus
Family: Myrtaceae
Category: Dicot
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Other Names:
Calothamnus quadrifidus subsp. homalophyllus
Calothamnus quadrifidus subsp. homalophyllus, also known as Calothamnus homalophyllus or Murchison Clawflower, is a plant belonging to the Myrtaceae family.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is described as having spikes of flowers.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is described as having spikes of flowers.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calothamnus quadrifidus subsp. homalophyllus (accepted name)
- Synonym: Calothamnus homalophyllus F.Muell.
- Family: Myrtaceae (Myrtle Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Other taxa:
- Calothamnus homalophyllus var. homalophyllus
- Calothamnus quadrifidus subsp. angustifolius
- Calothamnus homalophyllus var. angustifolius
Common Names
- Murchison Clawflower
Distribution and Habitat
- Endemic to the south-west of Western Australia.
- Found in locations like Kalbarri National Park (NP), Western Australia (WA).
- Prefers moist, sandy sites in heath or scrub.
Ecological Role
- Used as a weed-suppressing ground cover or for soil control when planted en masse.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Erect shrub growing up to 2 meters in height and 2 meters in width (2mHx2mW).
- Displays spikes of red, one-sided bottlebrush flowers in Spring.
Uses
- Highly ornamental low shrub.
- Suitable for verges, median strips, parks, and reserves.
- Bird-attracting.
Further Information
- Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG): http://www.anbg.gov.au/photo/apii/id/a/3221, http://www.anbg.gov.au/photo/apii/id/a/19637
- National Herbarium of Victoria (MEL), MEL105185.
- B and T World Seeds' database.