Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asterocarpa
ID:
1327651

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hnatiuk) Craven & R.D.Edwards

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Taxon 63: 668 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340105

Common Names

  • Star-fruited Paperbark
  • Star-fruited Tea Tree
  • Melaleuca asterocarpa

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Description

Melaleuca asterocarpa (also called Melaleuca asterocarpa, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in dry, open habitats. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves with a serrated margin and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Melaleuca asterocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Melaleuca asterocarpa sub. brachyclada (Hnatiuk) Craven & R.D.Edwards
Melaleuca asterocarpa sub. histoclada (Hnatiuk) Craven & R.D.Edwards
Melaleuca asterocarpa sub. asterocarpa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melaleuca asterocarpa has small, purple flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melaleuca asterocarpa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be grown in a moist, well-drained soil in full sun. It should be fertilized regularly and can benefit from a light mulch.

Where to Find Melaleuca asterocarpa

Melaleuca asterocarpa can be found in the tropical forests of Australia.

Melaleuca asterocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melaleuca asterocarpa?

Melaleuca asterocarpa

What type of plant is Melaleuca asterocarpa?

Tree

Where is Melaleuca asterocarpa native to?

Australia

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

Lyndley Alan Craven (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craven' in the authors string.
Roger Hnatiuk (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hnatiuk' in the authors string.
Robert David Edwards (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.D.Edwards' in the authors string.