Crimson Bottlebrush

Callistemon citrinus

"Callistemon citrinus", also known as Crimson Bottlebrush is a shrub in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to south-eastern Australia.
Callistemon citrinus buds opening These plants are found naturally here in New South Wales, also Victoria and southern Queensland, usually in wet or swampy conditions as well as rocky outcrops, mainly on the coast and tablelands. Growing 3 to 4 m. The leaves are narrow-elliptic, up to 7 cm long, and about 1 cm wide with a lemon odour when crushed. The lower spikes are 6 –10 cm long, by 7 cm diameter. Filaments as seen here are bright red, sometimes purplish red. Flowers are produced in spring, up to two flowerings if moisture is available. https://www.jungledragon.com/image/100689/bottlebrush_maturing_flower_spikes.html https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105016/callistemon_citrinus.html Australia,Callistemon citrinus,Crimson Bottlebrush,Flora,Geotagged,Macro,Myrtaceae,Myrtales,botany,new south wales,red flowers,spring

Appearance

"Callistemon citrinus" grows to between 1 and 3 metres in height and has leaves which are 3 to 7 cm long and 5 to 8 mm wide. 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 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.
Bottlebrush maturing flower spikes Most bottlebrushes occur in the east and south-east of this country. They often grow in damp or wet conditions such as along creek beds or in areas which are prone to floods. Bottlebrushes are members of the genus Callistemon and belong to the family Myrtaceae. They are all woody shrubs which range from 0.5 m to 4 m in height. The flowers can be spectacular and are irresistible to nectar-feeding birds and insects. https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105016/callistemon_citrinus.html https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121965/callistemon_citrinus_buds_opening.html Australia,Callistemon citrinus,Crimson Bottlebrush,Flora,Geotagged,Myrtaceae,Myrtales,Spring,botany,new south wales,plant

Distribution

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 globoidea" and "E. consideniana".
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Habitat

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 globoidea" and "E. consideniana".Birds have been observed using the species as a source of food. Those seeking nectar from the flowers include Eastern Spinebills, New Holland Honeyeaters, Noisy Miners, Red Wattlebirds and Silvereyes, while Crimson Rosellas eat the seeds.
Bottlebrush 'Little John' or Callistemon citrinus f16, .20X, .6 sec two steps Callistemon citrinus,Crimson Bottlebrush

Uses

The herbicide Mesotrione was developed as a synthetic analogue of leptospermone, a natural herbicide produced by the roots of "Callistemon citrinus".

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderMyrtales
FamilyMyrtaceae
GenusCallistemon
SpeciesC. citrinus.
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