Melaleuca fulgens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1812
Citation Micro:
Hortus Kew. 4: 415 (1812)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239586
Common Names
- Bright Paperbark
- Bright Tea Tree
- Bright Honey Myrtle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melaleuca fulgens (also called Shiny Honey Myrtle, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in wet sclerophyll forests, riparian areas, and along watercourses. It has narrow, linear leaves and white flowers with a shiny habit.
Uses & Benefits
Melaleuca fulgens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for fuelwood and as a source of honey. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Melaleuca fulgens sub. corrugata (J.M.Black ex Eardley) K.J.CowleyMelaleuca fulgens sub. fulgens
Melaleuca fulgens sub. steedmanii (C.A.Gardner) K.J.Cowley
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melaleuca fulgens is a white to cream-colored brush-like flower head, with numerous stamens. The seed is a small, woody capsule that splits open when mature. The seedlings are slender and upright, with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melaleuca fulgens 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 fulgens
Melaleuca fulgens can be found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.
Melaleuca fulgens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melaleuca fulgens?
Melaleuca fulgens
What is the common name of Melaleuca fulgens?
Shining honey myrtle
What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca fulgens?
It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in eastern 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-123654: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.