Description
The species has a spreading or erect habit and may grow up to in height, but is usually within the range of . Flowers are pink to purple, or occasionally white. These are produced on the branch ends in "heads". Leaves are long and wide, with recurved tips and long petioles.Taxonomy
The species was first formally described by English botanist James Smith in 1797 in '' Transactions of the Linnean Society of London'', and given the name ''Metrosideos capitata''. The species epithet ''capitata'' is derived from the Latin word ''caput'' (head), alluding to the arrangement of the flowers. It was transferred to the genus '' Kunzea'' in 1846 by German botanist Gustav Heynhold.Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in heathland and dry sclerophyll forest from the Ulladulla district northward to Richmond River.Cultivation
The species prefers a moist soil in a lightly shaded to sunny position. It is readily propagated by either seed or cuttings.References
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