Calytrix depressa

Calytrix depressa is a species of shrub in the family Myrtaceae, endemic to the south-west of Western Australia.

Description

The species can grow up to 2 metres in height,^[2] but is usually between 0.2 and 1 metre high in its native range.^[1] The leaves are linear to cylindrical and usually around 1 cm in length.^[3] The leaves have a flattened base, which is alluded to in the Latin specific epithet depressa.^[2] Numerous flowers, each about 1 to 1.3 cm in diameter, cover the plant in summer .^[3] Northern forms have pink to light purple colouring on the outer petals and a contrasting yellow centre, while all-yellow forms are found in the south.^[2] The petals are wider than many other Calytrix species.^[3] As with most species in the genus, the calyx lobes have prominent awns that extend well-beyond the extent of the petals.^[2]

Cultivation

This species requires a moist but well-drained position, with filtered sunlight. The species may be propagated from cuttings or seed, the latter resulting in stronger plants although difficult to germinate.^[2][3] Plants may sometimes be affected by root rot in hot, humid climates, or scale.^[3]

Distribution

The species occurs in the Southwest Botanical Province and the Eremaean Botanical Province^[1]

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