Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
holosericea
ID:
240296

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schauer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 1: 139 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239628

Common Names

  • Silky Paperbark
  • Silky Tea Tree
  • Silky Honey Myrtle

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Description

Melaleuca holosericea (also called Silky Honey Myrtle, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, coastal heaths, and sand dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Melaleuca holosericea 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 flowers of Melaleuca holosericea are white and fluffy, with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, hard capsule containing numerous tiny seeds. The seedlings of Melaleuca holosericea are very small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melaleuca holosericea 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 holosericea

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

Melaleuca holosericea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melaleuca holosericea?

Melaleuca holosericea

What is the common name of Melaleuca holosericea?

Woolly Honey-myrtle

What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca holosericea?

It is found in swamps, wetlands, and along streams 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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