Chamelaucium
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About 30. See List of Chamelaucium species |
Chamelaucium is a genus of shrubs endemic to south-western Western Australia. They belong to the myrtle family Myrtaceae and have flowers similar to those of the tea-trees (Leptospermum). The most well-known species is the Geraldton Wax, Chamelaucium uncinatum, which is cultivated widely for its large attractive flowers.
[edit] References
- Chamelaucium uncinatum. Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants. Retrieved on 2006-08-13.
[edit] See also
- Chamelaucium at Florabase, Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australia.
