Callistemum citrinus Crimson bottlebrush (Myrtaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Callistemum citrinus
Crimson bottlebrush
Evergreen shrub
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The Callistemum citrinus plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria. It is a member of the Myrtaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Crimson bottlebrush. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. lanceolatus.

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Latin Name:  Callistemum citrinus
Common Name:  Crimson bottlebrush
Family:  Myrtaceae
Author:  (Curtis.)Skeels.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  4.5   Mature Width:  2.5

Habitat:  Damp situations.

General Uses: A tan dye is obtained from the flowers, it does not require a mordant, and is green when mordanted[168]. Other members of this genus can also be used[168]. A cinnamon dye is obtained from the leaves[168]. Other members of this genus can also be used[168]. Wood - hard, heavy, tough, close grained, but too small for economic use. Used for tool handles etc[154].

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