Melaleuca alsophila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Cunn. ex Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 137 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239395
Common Names
- Melaleuca alsophila
- Alsophila Paperbark
- Alsophila Tea Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melaleuca alsophila (also called Alsophila Melaleuca, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with narrow, 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 alsophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used for firewood and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melaleuca alsophila is a white, fluffy ball with a yellow centre. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melaleuca alsophila 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 alsophila
Melaleuca alsophila can be found in wet sclerophyll forests and heathlands in New South Wales, Australia.
Melaleuca alsophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melaleuca alsophila?
Melaleuca alsophila
What is the common name of Melaleuca alsophila?
White-flowered Tea-tree
What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca alsophila?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-123478: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.