Hypocalymma xanthopetalum

taxobox
name = "Hypocalymma xanthopetalum"


image_caption = "Hypocalymma xanthopetalum"
regnum = Plantae
unranked_divisio = Angiosperms
unranked_classis = Eudicots
unranked_ordo = Rosids
ordo = Myrtales
familia = Myrtaceae
genus = "Hypocalymma"
species = "H. xanthopetalum"
binomial = "Hypocalymma xanthopetalum"
binomial_authority = F.Muell.
synonyms = *"Hypocalymma ciliatum" Turcz.
*"Hypocalymma cuneatum" Turcz. .|

"Hypocalymma xanthopetalum" is a species of shrub in the myrtle family Myrtaceae, endemic to the south west region of Western Australia.FloraBase|name="Hypocalymma xanthopetalum" F.Muell. |id=5829 ] It grows to between 0.15 and 1 metre in height and produces yellow or orange flowers between July and October (mid winter to mid spring) in its native range.

The species was first formally described by botanist Ferdinand von Mueller in "Fragmenta Phytographiae Australiae" in 1861. [APNI | name = "Hypocalymma xanthopetalum" F.Muell. | id =45096 ]

Cultivation

This species can be maintained as a well-rounded bush in cultivation and is suitable for growing in a container. It requires excellent drainage and prefers a position in full sun or partial shade. It has a degree of frost-resistance.cite book|author=Greig, D.| title=The Australian Gardener's Wildflower Catalogue| publisher=Angus & Robertson|location= Australia | year=1987 | id=ISBN 0207154600]

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