Chamelaucium
Chamelaucium, also known as waxflower, is a genus of shrubs endemic to south western Western Australia. They belong to the myrtle family Myrtaceae and have flowers similar to those of the tea-trees (Leptospermum). The most well-known species is the Geraldton wax, Chamelaucium uncinatum, which is cultivated widely for its large attractive flowers.
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GENUS
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderMyrtales
- FamilyMyrtaceae
Native toWestern Australia
ワックスフラワーは豪州の西オーストラリア州（の南西部）原産、フトモモ科の灌木植物。学名は Chamelaucium 。花弁（花びら）に光沢があり、蝋細工のように見える為、この名がある。樹高は 1.5m-3m 、枝はよく分岐し、花径は 2cm程。日本では4月～6月に、白、ピンク、薄紫等の多数の花をつける。広く栽培されているのは常緑低木のウニカトゥム種（C. unicatum）で、ジェラルトン・ワックスという名もある（「ジェラルトン」は西オーストラリア州の地名で、この地周辺に多く自生する為、この名がある。日本でただ単に「ワックスフラワー」と言った場合、本種を指す事が多い）。 ワックスフラワーの花言葉は気まぐれ、繊細、可愛らしさ等、 誕生花としては7月17日、及び8月2日のものでもある。
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- Description
- Taxonomy
- Species
- Distribution and habitat
- Cultivation
- References
Chamelaucium, also known as waxflower, is a genus of shrubs endemic to south western Western Australia. They belong to the myrtle family Myrtaceae and have flowers similar to those of the tea-trees (Leptospermum). The most well-known species is the Geraldton wax, Chamelaucium uncinatum, which is cultivated widely for its large attractive flowers.
==Description== Plants of the genus Chamelaucium are woody evergreen shrubs ranging from 15 cm (6 in) to 3 m (10 ft) high. The leaves are tiny to medium-sized and arranged oppositely on the stems. They contain oil glands and are aromatic, often giving off a pleasant aroma when crushed. The flowers are small and have five petals, ten stamens, and are followed by small hardened fruit.