Status:
valid
Authors:
Turcz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Bull. Cl. Phys.-Math. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg 10: 339 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239494
Common Names
- Heart-Leaf Melaleuca
- Heart-Leaf Honey Myrtle
- Heart-Leaf Bottlebrush
Synonyms
- Melaleuca cordata Benth. [illegitimate]
Description
Melaleuca cordata (also called Heart-leaved Paperbark, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, usually growing up to 10m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, open forests and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Melaleuca cordata 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 flower of Melaleuca cordata is a small, white, fluffy ball. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Melaleuca cordata is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Prune to shape as needed. Propagate by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Melaleuca cordata
Melaleuca cordata is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.
Melaleuca cordata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melaleuca cordata?
Melaleuca cordata
What is the common name of Melaleuca cordata?
Heart-leaved Tea-tree
What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca cordata?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
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,