Melaleuca leiopyxis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell. ex Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 160 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239674
Common Names
- Leiopyxis Paperbark
- Leiopyxis Tea Tree
- Leiopyxis Honey Myrtle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melaleuca leiopyxis (also called Woolly Honey-myrtle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white, woolly branchlets and white, fluffy flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in open forests, woodlands and heaths.
Uses & Benefits
Melaleuca leiopyxis 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 leiopyxis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melaleuca leiopyxis 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 leiopyxis
Melaleuca leiopyxis is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
Melaleuca leiopyxis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melaleuca leiopyxis?
Melaleuca leiopyxis
What is the common name of Melaleuca leiopyxis?
Silky Paperbark
What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca leiopyxis?
Melaleuca leiopyxis 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-123736: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.