Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
imbricata
ID:
240307

Status:
valid

Authors:
hort. ex Link

Source:
wcs

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Enum. Hort. Berol. Alt. 2: 272 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239639

Common Names

  • Imbricata Paperbark
  • Imbricata Tea Tree
  • Imbricata Honey Myrtle

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Description

Melaleuca imbricata (also called Imbricated 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 imbricata 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 imbricata 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 imbricata are very small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melaleuca imbricata is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix, and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood growth and treated with a rooting hormone. The cuttings should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Melaleuca imbricata

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

Melaleuca imbricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melaleuca imbricata?

Melaleuca imbricata

What is the common name of Melaleuca imbricata?

Imbricated Honey-myrtle

What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca imbricata?

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,