Hypocalymma robustum

Life-forms

Classification System: APG IV

Superregnum: Eukaryota
Regnum: Plantae
Cladus: Angiosperms
Cladus: Eudicots
Cladus: Core eudicots
Cladus: Rosids
Cladus: Eurosids II
Ordo: Myrtales

Familia: Myrtaceae
Subfamilia: Myrtoideae
Tribus: Chamelaucieae
Genus: Hypocalymma
Species: Hypocalymma robustum
Name

Hypocalymma robustum Schauer
References

Linnaea; Ein Journal für die Botanik in ihrem ganzen Umfange. Berlin 17:241. 1843
USDA, ARS, Germplasm Resources Information Network. Hypocalymma robustum in the Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service. Accessed: 09-Oct-10.

Vernacular names
English: Swan River Myrtle

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]

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.