Cryptandra arbutiflora (Waxy Cryptandra)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rhamnaceae |
| Genus | Cryptandra |
| Species | arbutiflora |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Western Australia, widespread south of the Murchison River. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 0.05 - 1 m |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July, August, September, October, November |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Erect and spreading. |
| Notable Specimens | Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia. |
| Habitat | Thrives in sandy, gravel or clay soils. Can also be found in laterite, granite, limestone or quartzite. |
| Flower Description | The showy part of the flower is 5 mm long calyx tube with the petals educed to small hoods enveloping the stamens. |
| Colour Description | The flowers are yellowish-white, pink and red in colour. The leaves are green. |
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