Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cliffortioides
ID:
240147

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 35: 427 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239479

Common Names

  • Cliffortia Melaleuca
  • Cliffortia Honey Myrtle
  • Cliffortia Bottlebrush

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Description

Melaleuca cliffortioides (also called Cliffortias Paperbark, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. It is native to Australia and is found in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania. It grows in a variety of habitats, including wet sclerophyll forests, heathlands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Melaleuca cliffortioides 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 cliffortioides 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Melaleuca cliffortioides 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 cliffortioides

Melaleuca cliffortioides is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.

Melaleuca cliffortioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melaleuca cliffortioides?

Melaleuca cliffortioides

What is the common name of Melaleuca cliffortioides?

Cliffortioides bottlebrush

What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca cliffortioides?

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-123557: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.