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Xanthostemon chrysanthus 'Variegata'
| Family Name: | Myrtaceae |
| Common Name: | Variegated Golden Penda |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Tree |
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| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 12 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Australia |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Slow-growing, columnar-shaped tree, able to grow up to about 8 - 10 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Attractive yellow-edged foliage. |
| Flowers | Golden powder-puff flowers grouped in dense, spherical heads up to 15cm across, and provide nectar to birds. |
| Others - Plant Morphology | Sometimes used as a focal plant in landscape planting. |
| Etymology | Genus Xanthostemon comes from 2 separate words - xantho, which means yellow, and stemon, which means stamen. Species chrysanthus means golden-flowered. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bird-Attracting Plant |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Yellow / Golden |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
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Others
| Master ID | 28933 |
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| Species ID | 3376 |
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