Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
manglesii
ID:
240372

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schauer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 1: 135 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239704

Common Names

  • Mangles' Paperbark
  • Mangles' Melaleuca
  • Mangles'

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Description

Melaleuca manglesii (also called Mangle's Bottlebrush, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree with a dense, spreading canopy and a rough, grey bark. It is native to Australia, and can be found in wet sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and along creeks and rivers. It has small, red flowers that appear in spring and summer.

Uses & Benefits

Melaleuca manglesii 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 manglesii is a white or cream coloured spike of small flowers. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, oval shaped and have a grey-green colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melaleuca manglesii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, disease-free plants and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light and air circulation.

Where to Find Melaleuca manglesii

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

Melaleuca manglesii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca manglesii?

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

What type of soil does Melaleuca manglesii prefer?

Melaleuca manglesii prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What are the common uses of Melaleuca manglesii?

Melaleuca manglesii 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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