Calytrix hislopii is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family Myrtaceae and is endemic to inland regions of Western Australia. It has been described as a "squat, gnarled sub shrub" with narrowly elliptic to linear leaves and yellow flowers with about 25 to 40 stamens in several rows.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Calytrix |
| Species: | C. hislopii
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Description
editCalytrix hislopii has been described in one location as a "squat, gnarled sub shrub" that typically grows to a height of up to 0.1–1 m (3.9 in – 3 ft 3.4 in) and has glabrous young stems. Its leaves are elliptic to linear, 4–7 mm (0.16–0.28 in) long, 0.7–1.2 mm (0.028–0.047 in) wide on a petiole 0.8–1.2 mm (0.031–0.047 in) long. There are no stipules. The flowers are borne on a peduncle 1.0–1.5 mm (0.039–0.059 in) long with bracteoles 6–7 mm (0.24–0.28 in) long and joined at the base for 1.5–2.5 mm (0.059–0.098 in) long. The floral tube is free from the style, 6–9 mm (0.24–0.35 in) and has five ribs. The sepals are 11–14 mm (0.43–0.55 in) long with an awn 7–9 mm (0.28–0.35 in) long. The petals are yellow, 6.0–7.5 mm (0.24–0.30 in) long and there are about 25 to 40 stamens in several rows. Flowering has been observed in August an September.[3][1]
Taxonomy
editCalytrix hislopii was first formally described in 2013 by Barbara Lynette Rye in the journal Nuytsia from specimens collected north of Sandstone in 2005.[3][4] The specific epithet (hislopii) honours Michael Hislop "for his exceptional ability to identify species in all families of the Western Australian flora".[3]
Distribution and habitat
editThis species of Calytrix grows on a laterite ridge, on a breakaway and on granite near Sandstone, Laverton and Leonora in the Coolgardie, Great Victoria Desert, Murchison and Yalgoo bioregions of inland Western Australia.[1]
Conservation status
editCalytrix hislopii is listed as "Priority Three" by the Government of Western Australia Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions[1] meaning that it is poorly known and known from only a few locations but is not under imminent threat.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Calytrix hislopii". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
- ^ "Calytrix hislopii". Australian Plant Census. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ a b c Rye, Barbara Lynette (2013). "An update to the taxonomy of some Western Australian genera of Myrtaceae tribe Chamelaucieae. 1. Calytrix". Nuytsia. 23: 489–490. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "Calytrix hislopii". Australian Plant Name Index. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "Conservation codes for Western Australian Flora and Fauna" (PDF). Government of Western Australia Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. Retrieved 30 October 2024.