Crimson Bottlebrush (species: Callistemon citrinus) in Washpool NP (Gaia Guide)
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Callistemon citrinus
Crimson Bottlebrush


©Australian Plants Society – Sutherland Group: Crimson Bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus)

©Australian Plants Society – Sutherland Group: Crimson Bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus)

©Australian Plants Society – Sutherland Group: Crimson Bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus)

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Kingdom Plantae
Division Tracheophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Order Myrtales
Family Myrtaceae
Genus Callistemon
Species Callistemon citrinus

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Distinguishing features

The veins of the leaves are clearly visible on both sides. The flower spikes are 6 to 10 cm in length and about 4 to 7 cm in diameter. These appear in November and December (late spring to early summer) in the species native range. The stamens are red, purplish-red or lilac with dark-coloured anthers. The seed capsules are woody, cup-shaped and about 7mm wide and appear in clusters along the stems. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 300 cm (Height)

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Callistemon citrinus

Distribution and habitat preferences

It is native to the states of Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria in Australia, occurring in the vicinity of rocky streams and near-coastal swamps.

In Victoria, the species occurs in the east of the state in association with tree species including Eucalyptus oblonga and Eucalyptus consideniana. (Wikipedia)

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