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Hypocalymma jessicae (Hypocalymma jessicae)

Description

Hypocalymma jessicae is a member of the Myrtaceae family endemic to Western Australia. The erect and spreading shrub typically grows to a height of 1.5 metres (4.9 ft). It blooms between November and April producing pink flowers. It is found along the south coast in gullies, along road verges and on ridges in the Great Southern region of Western Australia where it grows in sandy soils over granite.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Myrtales

            • Family: Myrtaceae

              • Genus: Hypocalymma