Crimson Bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus)
Description
Callistemon citrinus , also known by the common name of brush tree or red broom , is a shrub of the Myrtaceae family, originally from the states of Queensland , New South Wales and Victoria in Australia , where it is located in the vicinity of rocky gorges and in the swamps near the coast. It reaches between 2 and 10 meters high with leaves 3 to 7 cm long and 5 to 8 mm wide. The ears of flowers reach 6 to 10 cm in length by 4 to 7 cm in diameter. The venation of the leaves is clearly visible on both sides. The stamens are red, purple-purple or lilac with dark-colored anthers . Callistemon citrinus was described by ( Curtis ) Skeels and published in US Department of Agriculture Bureau of Plant Industry Bulletin 282: 1913. 49. Callistemon /ˌkælɪˈstiːmən/ is a genus of shrubs in the family Myrtaceae, first described as a genus in 1814. The entire genus is endemic to Australia but widely cultivated in many other regions and naturalised in scattered locations. Their status as a separate taxon is in doubt, some authorities accepting that the difference between callistemons and melaleucas is not sufficient for them to be grouped in a separate genus. Callistemon species have commonly been referred to as bottlebrushes because of their cylindrical, brush like flowers resembling a traditional bottle brush. They are mostly found in the more temperate regions of Australia, especially along the east coast and typically favour moist conditions so when planted in gardens thrive on regular watering. However, two species are found in Tasmania and several others in the south-west of Western Australia. At least some species are drought-resistant and some are used in ornamental landscaping elsewhere in the world.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Myrtales
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Family: Myrtaceae
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Genus: Callistemon
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