Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 3: 153 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239544
Common Names
- Dissimilar-flowered Paperbark
- Dissimilar-flowered Tea Tree
- Dissimilar-flowered Tea-tree
Description
Melaleuca dissitiflora (also called Variable 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 dissitiflora 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 dissitiflora 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Melaleuca dissitiflora is a small shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-drained cutting mix.
Where to Find Melaleuca dissitiflora
Melaleuca dissitiflora is native to Australia, where it is found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
Melaleuca dissitiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melaleuca dissitiflora?
Melaleuca dissitiflora
What is the common name of Melaleuca dissitiflora?
Dissitiflora Melaleuca
What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca dissitiflora?
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,