Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eleuterostachya
ID:
240219

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 3: 117 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239551

Common Names

  • Eleuterostachys Paperbark
  • Eleuterostachys Tea Tree
  • Eleuterostachys Tea-tree

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Description

Melaleuca eleuterostachya (also called Free-flowering 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 eleuterostachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used for fuelwood and as a source of honey. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Melaleuca eleuterostachya 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 eleuterostachya 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 eleuterostachya

Melaleuca eleuterostachya can be found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.

Melaleuca eleuterostachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melaleuca eleuterostachya?

Melaleuca eleuterostachya

What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca eleuterostachya?

It is native to Australia and found in tropical and subtropical regions.

What is the average height of Melaleuca eleuterostachya?

It can grow up to 8 meters in height.

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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