Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
halophila
ID:
240287

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craven

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 12: 880 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239619

Common Names

  • Salt-tolerant Paperbark
  • Salt-tolerant Tea Tree
  • Salt-tolerant Honey Myrtle

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Description

Melaleuca halophila (also called Salt-tolerant 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 salt-tolerant habit.

Uses & Benefits

Melaleuca halophila is used for its essential oils, which are used in aromatherapy, cosmetics, and perfumes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as colds, coughs, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melaleuca halophila 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Melaleuca halophila is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and placed in a well-drained mix of sand and peat moss. They should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Melaleuca halophila

Melaleuca halophila is native to Australia, where it is found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Melaleuca halophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melaleuca halophila?

Melaleuca halophila

What is the common name of Melaleuca halophila?

Salt-loving honey myrtle

What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca halophila?

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,

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