Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lophocoracorum
ID:
1332890

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Ford, Craven & Brophy

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Telopea 15: 186 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345344

Common Names

  • Lophocoracorum Melaleuca
  • Melaleuca
  • Melaleuca Lophocoracorum

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Description

Melaleuca lophocoracorum (also called Crested Honey-myrtle, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It is typically found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Melaleuca lophocoracorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melaleuca lophocoracorum has white flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of 0.5 mm. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and the first true leaves are oblong and have toothed margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melaleuca lophocoracorum is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, needle-like leaves and small white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It should be watered sparingly and allowed to dry out between waterings. Propagation can be done by seed or by cuttings.

Where to Find Melaleuca lophocoracorum

Melaleuca lophocoracorum is native to Australia and can be found in dry forests.

Melaleuca lophocoracorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melaleuca lophocoracorum?

Melaleuca lophocoracorum

What are the common names of Melaleuca lophocoracorum?

Crested melaleuca

Where is Melaleuca lophocoracorum 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

Lyndley Alan Craven (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craven' in the authors string.
Andrew James Ford (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Ford' in the authors string.
Joe Brophy: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brophy' in the authors string.