Is wax flower native to Australia?
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). Discovered in 1819, the waxflower originated from the southwest of Western Australia, where the French botanist Rene Louiche Desfontaines gave the plant its botanical name Chamelaucium. The slight waxy feel of its petals is believed to be the reason for its name.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).
What is a wax flower?
The waxflower is a flowering shrub that comes from the myrtle family. The leaves are similar to that of the tea tree and produces blooms. These are often considered to be a native to parts of Australia. The blooms often last for some time after harvesting earning the name. They were discovered by French botanist Rene Louiche Defontaines in 1819. Waxflowers get their name simply from the fact that their petals have a waxy texture.