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Chamelaucium Desf.Myrtaceae |
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Alternate trade names
waxflower, Geraldton waxflower Common names
waxflower Species cultivated
Most commonly cultivated Chamelaucium uncinatum Schauer Other species C. axillare F. Muell. C. ciliatum Desf. C. floriferum N.G. Marchant & Keighery3 C. megalopetalum (F. Muell.) ex Benth. possibly others. Origin
Australia. Brief characterization
Leaves opposite, decussate, needle-like; axillary or terminal clusters of flowers; free hypanthium; top-shaped calyx; 5 nearly round petals inserted on rim of hypanthium; 10 stamens alternating with 10 staminodes, all inserted on rim of hypanthium. Cultivar and/or species variation
Leaf length and thickness varies, leaf apical hook present or absent; flowers ca. 1.5-2.5 cm across, in various shades of pink and white; petals upright to spreading. Countries exporting
South Africa.  |
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| Chamelaucium sp.: part
of inflorescence |
Chamelaucium sp.: partly
opened flower showing stamens |
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| Chamelaucium 'Susie'
Photo: I. Dawson © Australian National Botanic
Gardens |
Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Snow
Flakes'
Photo: © M. Fagg, Australian National Botanic Gardens |
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| Chamelaucium floriferum 'Eric
John'
Photo: © California Cut Flower Commission |
Chamelaucium floriferum 'Lady
Stephanie''
Photo: © California Cut Flower Commission |
