Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
240053

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 1: 15 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239385

Common Names

  • Melaleuca acuminata
  • Pointed-Leaf Paperbark
  • Pointed-Leaf Tea Tree

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Description

Melaleuca acuminata (also called Pointed Melaleuca, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with pointed, linear leaves and white flowers. It is native to India and Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical regions in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Melaleuca acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in the production of essential oils.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Melaleuca acuminata sub. acuminata
Melaleuca acuminata sub. websteri (S.Moore) Barlow ex Craven

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Melaleuca acuminata are white, with a yellow centre, and are arranged in globular heads. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melaleuca acuminata is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Melaleuca acuminata

Melaleuca acuminata is native to Australia and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Melaleuca acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melaleuca acuminata?

Melaleuca acuminata

What is the common name of Melaleuca acuminata?

River Bottlebrush

What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca acuminata?

Moist and wet sclerophyll forests and woodlands

Species in the Melaleuca genus

Melaleuca acacioides, Melaleuca acuminata, Melaleuca adenostyla, Melaleuca adnata, Melaleuca aestuosa, Melaleuca agathosmoides, Melaleuca alsophila, Melaleuca alternifolia, Melaleuca amydra, Melaleuca apodocephala, Melaleuca apostiba, Melaleuca araucarioides, Melaleuca arcana, Melaleuca arenicola, Melaleuca argentea, Melaleuca armillaris, Melaleuca aspalathoides, Melaleuca barlowii, Melaleuca basicephala, Melaleuca beardii, Melaleuca biconvexa, Melaleuca bisulcata, Melaleuca blaeriifolia, Melaleuca boeophylla, Melaleuca borealis, Melaleuca bracteata, Melaleuca bracteosa, Melaleuca brevifolia, Melaleuca brevisepala, Melaleuca bromelioides, Melaleuca brongniartii, Melaleuca brophyi, Melaleuca buseana, Melaleuca caeca, Melaleuca cajuputi, Melaleuca calothamnoides, Melaleuca calycina, Melaleuca calyptroides, Melaleuca campanae, Melaleuca camptoclada, Melaleuca capitata, Melaleuca cardiophylla, Melaleuca carrii, Melaleuca cheelii, Melaleuca ciliosa, Melaleuca citrina, Melaleuca citrolens, Melaleuca clarksonii, Melaleuca clavifolia, Melaleuca cliffortioides,

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

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