Homalocalyx grandiflorus
Homalocalyx grandiflorus is a member of the family Myrtaceae endemic to Western Australia.[1]
| Homalocalyx grandiflorus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Homalocalyx |
| Species: | H. grandiflorus |
| Binomial name | |
| Homalocalyx grandiflorus | |
The spreading shrub typically grows to a height of 0.2 to 0.5 metres (0.7 to 1.6 ft) but can reach as high as 2 m (7 ft). It blooms between October and December producing red-pink-purple flowers.
It is found on sand plains in the Goldfields-Esperance region in a small area north of Kalgoorlie of Western Australia where it grows in sandy soils.[1]
References
- "Homalocalyx grandiflorus". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
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