Calothamnus quadrifidus
R. Br. ex W. T. Aiton
One-sided bottlebrush
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCalothamnus quadrifidus, commonly known as one-sided bottlebrush, is a plant in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae and is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. The common name alludes to the arrangement of the flowers in the inflorescence which line up on one side of the stem. It is a shrub with grey-green, pine-like foliage covered with soft hairs and red, four-part flowers in spring. Widely cultivated because of its attractive foliage, colourful, unusual and prolific flowers, it grows in a variety of habitats and soils. In 2010, Alex George published a review of the species based on recent research and described a number of new subspecies. (In 2014 Craven, Edwards and Cowley proposed that the species be renamed Melaleuca quadrifida.)
Description
A shrub in the Myrtaceae family found in Mediterranean climate regions, known for its nectar.
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Edible Uses
The nectar can be consumed.
Medicinal Uses
This species has been used in phytotherapeutic studies and its aerial parts have been found to contain phenolic acids and flavonoids.
Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Plants and People in Mooro Country. Nyungar Plant use in Yellagonga Regional Park
