Melaleuca glauca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Domin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 89(4) 1928
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239595
Common Names
- Grey Paperbark
- Grey Tea Tree
- Grey Honey Myrtle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melaleuca glauca (also called Grey 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 greyish-green hue.
Uses & Benefits
Melaleuca glauca 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melaleuca glauca 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 glauca is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Prune to shape as needed. Propagate by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Melaleuca glauca
Melaleuca glauca can be found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.
Melaleuca glauca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melaleuca glauca?
Melaleuca glauca
What is the common name of Melaleuca glauca?
Grey honey myrtle
What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca glauca?
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-123662: Based on the initial data import
Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.