Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachyandra
ID:
809800

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Craven

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 471 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809134

Common Names

  • Melaleuca brachyandra
  • Brachyandra Melaleuca
  • Brachyandra Paperbark

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Description

Melaleuca brachyandra (also called Short-branched Melaleuca, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a rounded habit and fragrant foliage. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry, rocky hillsides and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Melaleuca brachyandra has been used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melaleuca brachyandra is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melaleuca brachyandra can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer, and the divisions should be planted immediately. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Melaleuca brachyandra

Melaleuca brachyandra can be found in 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

John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Lyndley Alan Craven (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craven' in the authors string.