Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
depauperata
ID:
240204

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Bull. Cl. Phys.-Math. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg 10: 343 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239536

Common Names

  • Poverty Paperbark
  • Poverty Tea Tree
  • Poverty Tea-tree

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Description

Melaleuca depauperata (also called Depauperate Paperbark, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree with a dense, spreading crown. It is native to Australia, where it grows in open forests and woodlands. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types.

Uses & Benefits

Melaleuca depauperata 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 flowers of Melaleuca depauperata are white and fluffy, with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melaleuca depauperata 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 depauperata

Melaleuca depauperata is native to Australia, occurring in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Queensland.

Melaleuca depauperata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melaleuca depauperata?

Melaleuca depauperata

What is the common name of Melaleuca depauperata?

Depauperate Melaleuca

What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca depauperata?

It is found in wet sclerophyll forests and swamps in Western 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,

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