Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laetifica
ID:
240318

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craven

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 12: 884 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239650

Common Names

  • Laetifica Paperbark
  • Laetifica Tea Tree
  • Laetifica Honey Myrtle

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Description

Melaleuca laetifica (also called Joyful 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 laetifica is used for its essential oil, which is used in aromatherapy, perfumes, and cosmetics. It is also used as an insect repellent and as a natural insecticide. Additionally, it is used as a natural antiseptic and as a natural remedy for skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melaleuca laetifica is a white, fluffy, brush-like flower head. The seed is a small, black, oblong capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melaleuca laetifica 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 laetifica

Melaleuca laetifica is native to Australia and can be found in wetter areas of the country, such as along the east coast and in the Northern Territory.

Melaleuca laetifica FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca laetifica?

Melaleuca laetifica is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Australia.

What type of soil does Melaleuca laetifica prefer?

Melaleuca laetifica prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What are the common uses of Melaleuca laetifica?

Melaleuca laetifica is commonly used for its essential oils, for medicinal purposes, and as an ornamental plant.

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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