Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longissima
ID:
1411608

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Craven & R.D.Edwards

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Taxon 63(3): 666. 2014 [30 Jun 2014]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424073

Common Names

  • Melaleuca Longissima
  • Longissima Tea Tree
  • Melaleuca Tea Tree

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Description

Melaleuca longissima (also called Long-leaved melaleuca, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with papery bark. It is native to Australia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Melaleuca longissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melaleuca longissima is a white, fluffy, cup-shaped flower with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melaleuca longissima is a tropical shrub native to Australia. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light.

Where to Find Melaleuca longissima

Melaleuca longissima is native to Australia.

Melaleuca longissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melaleuca longissima?

Melaleuca longissima

What is the common name of Melaleuca longissima?

Long-leaved paperbark

What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca longissima?

It is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and forests

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Lyndley Alan Craven (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craven' in the authors string.
Robert David Edwards (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.D.Edwards' in the authors string.