Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
granitica
ID:
1327616

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hawkeswood) Craven & R.D.Edwards

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Taxon 63: 666 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340070

Common Names

  • Melaleuca Granitica
  • Granite Honey-myrtle
  • Granite Paperbark

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Description

Melaleuca granitica (also called Granite honey-myrtle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 meters in height. It is native to Australia, and is found in sandy soils in heathland, woodland and forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Melaleuca granitica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its essential oils, which are used in aromatherapy and cosmetics.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Melaleuca granitica sub. leptophylla (Benth.) Craven & R.D.Edwards
Melaleuca granitica sub. granitica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Melaleuca granitica are white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melaleuca granitica is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Melaleuca granitica

Melaleuca granitica can be found in Australia, in the Northern Territory and Queensland.

Melaleuca granitica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melaleuca granitica?

Melaleuca granitica

What is the common name of Melaleuca granitica?

Granite Paperbark

What type of plant is Melaleuca granitica?

It is a species of shrub or small tree in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae.

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

Lyndley Alan Craven (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craven' in the authors string.
Trevor J. Hawkeswood (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hawkeswood' in the authors string.
Robert David Edwards (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.D.Edwards' in the authors string.