Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boeophylla
ID:
240099

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craven

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 12: 863 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239431

Common Names

  • Melaleuca boeophylla
  • Melaleuca Boeophylla
  • Melaleuca Boeophylla Tree

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Description

Melaleuca boeophylla (also called Boer's Honey-myrtle, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree, typically growing to a height of 2-7 m (6-23 ft). It is native to Australia, where it is found in open forest and woodland in Queensland and New South Wales. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in a sunny position.

Uses & Benefits

Melaleuca boeophylla 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 flowers of Melaleuca boeophylla 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 boeophylla is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m (6 ft) tall. It is native to Australia and is found in wet sclerophyll forests and heathlands. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Melaleuca boeophylla

Melaleuca boeophylla can be found in wet sclerophyll forests and heathlands in New South Wales, Australia.

Melaleuca boeophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melaleuca boeophylla?

Melaleuca boeophylla

What is the common name of Melaleuca boeophylla?

Boeophylla Honey-myrtle

What type of plant is Melaleuca boeophylla?

Evergreen shrub

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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