Status:
valid
Authors:
Byrnes
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 2: 74 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239497
Common Names
- Cornucopia Melaleuca
- Cornucopia Honey Myrtle
- Cornucopia Bottlebrush
Description
Melaleuca cornucopiae (also called Horn-shaped 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 cornucopiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant aroma and is often used in aromatherapy. It can also be used to make tea and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melaleuca cornucopiae 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 cornucopiae is a small to medium-sized shrub that grows up to 3 m in height. It has an upright, spreading habit and is usually found in sandy soils. It is frost and drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Melaleuca cornucopiae
Melaleuca cornucopiae is native to Australia, occurring in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Queensland.
Melaleuca cornucopiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melaleuca cornucopiae?
Melaleuca cornucopiae
What is the common name of Melaleuca cornucopiae?
Horn-shaped Tea-tree
What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca cornucopiae?
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,