Melaleuca howeana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cheel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Roy. Soc. New S. Wales 58: 192 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239629
Common Names
- Howe's Paperbark
- Howe's Tea Tree
- Howe's Honey Myrtle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melaleuca howeana (also called Howe's 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 howeana 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 howeana 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 howeana are very small and delicate.
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Melaleuca howeana is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 5m 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 howeana
Melaleuca howeana is native to Australia, where it is found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
Melaleuca howeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melaleuca howeana?
Melaleuca howeana
What is the common name of Melaleuca howeana?
Howe's Honey-myrtle
What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca howeana?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-123693: Based on the initial data import
Edwin Cheel (1872-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheel' in the authors string.