Crimson Bottlebrush
Herb latin name: Crimson Bottlebrush,Crimson Bottlebrush Extract
Latin name: Callistemon citrinus
Synonyms: Callistemon lanceolatus, Callistemum citrinusCallistemon lanceolatus, Callistemum citrinus
Family: Myrtaceae (Myrtle Family)
Habitat of the herb: the herb: Swamps and along the sides of rocky streams. Other uses of Crimson Bottlebrush: A tan dye is obtained from the flowers, it doesHabitat of the herb: the herb: Swamps and along the sides of rocky streams.
Other uses of Crimson Bottlebrush: A tan dye is obtained from the flowers, it does not require a mordant, and is green when mordanted. Other members of this genus can also be used. A cinnamon dye is obtained from the leaves. Other members of this genus can also be used. Wood - hard, heavy, tough, close grained, but too small for economic use. Used for tool handles etc. It is also used for fuel.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - surface sow in February in a shaded part of the greenhouse. Cover with paper and stand the pots in a few centimetres of water until germination takes place. Remove from the water tray as soon as the seed germinates. Seedlings are prone to damp off and must be watered with care and kept well ventilated. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter, planting them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood,7 - 10cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Poor results.
Cultivation of Crimson Bottlebrush: Swamps and along the sides of rocky streams.
Medicinal use of the herb: None known
Known hazards of Callistemon citrinus: None known
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