Starflowers | |
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Calytrix tetragona | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Myrtales |
Family: | Myrtaceae |
Tribe: | Chamelaucieae |
Genus: |
Calytrix Labill. |
Synonyms | |
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Calytrix is a genus of shrubs in the family Myrtaceae described as a genus in 1806. They are commonly known as starflowers. Calytrix are endemic to Australia, occurring in 4 of the 7 regions (Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia).
The genus includes the following species: