Hypocalymma robustum
Hypocalymma robustum, the Swan River myrtle, is a species of shrub in the myrtle family Myrtaceae. It is endemic to the south west region of Western Australia.[1]
| Swan River myrtle | |
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| Hypocalymma robustum in John Forrest National Park | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Hypocalymma |
| Species: | H. robustum |
| Binomial name | |
| Hypocalymma robustum | |
It usually grows up to between 0.4 and 1 metre in height. Pink flowers are produced between June and November (early winter to late spring) in its native range.[1]
The species was initially given the name Leptospermum robustum without description, and later formally described by botanist John Lindley in Edward's Botanical Register in 1843.[2]
Cultivation
Its attractive flowers and compact size make it a desirable garden plant.[3] However, it does need a climate where the summers are dry.[3] It requires good drainage and prefers a sunny or partially shaded position and has moderate frost resistance.[3] Propagation is from semi-mature cuttings or seed.[3]
References
- "Hypocalymma robustum F.Muell". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
- "Hypocalymma robustum". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 10 October 2008.
- "Hypocalymma robustum". Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants (ASGAP). Archived from the original on 21 November 2008. Retrieved 10 October 2008.