Melaleuca calycina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1812
Citation Micro:
Hortus Kew. 4: 416 (1812)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239455
Common Names
- Calycina
- Myrtle
- Raspwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melaleuca calycina (also called Calycina 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 calycina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a windbreak. It has a variety of medicinal uses, including treating skin infections, colds, and sore throats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Melaleuca calycina are white, with a yellow centre, and a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown nut, about 3 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small, with grey-green leaves and a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melaleuca calycina is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 3-6 feet. It has small, white, fragrant flowers and gray-green foliage. It is native to Australia and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Melaleuca calycina
Melaleuca calycina is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.
Melaleuca calycina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melaleuca calycina?
Melaleuca calycina
What is the common name of Melaleuca calycina?
Calycina bottlebrush
What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca calycina?
Dry sclerophyll forests
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-123535: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.