Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leiocarpa
ID:
240341

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 10: 55 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239673

Common Names

  • Leiocarpa Paperbark
  • Leiocarpa Tea Tree
  • Leiocarpa Honey Myrtle

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Description

Melaleuca leiocarpa (also called Smooth Honey-myrtle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with smooth, green branchlets and white, fluffy flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in open forests, woodlands and heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Melaleuca leiocarpa is used as an ornamental plant, and its essential oils are used in aromatherapy and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melaleuca leiocarpa is a white, fluffy brush-like flower head. The seed is small and brown, and the seedling is a small, green, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melaleuca leiocarpa is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Prune to shape as needed. Propagate by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Melaleuca leiocarpa

Melaleuca leiocarpa is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Melaleuca leiocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melaleuca leiocarpa?

Melaleuca leiocarpa

What is the common name of Melaleuca leiocarpa?

Smooth-fruited Paperbark

What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca leiocarpa?

Melaleuca leiocarpa is native to 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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