Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
1327589

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schauer) Craven & R.D.Edwards

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Taxon 63: 664 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340043

Common Names

  • Melaleuca micrantha
  • Small-Flowered Melaleuca
  • Small-Flowered Tea Tree

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Description

Melaleuca micrantha (also called Melaleuca micrantha, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Melaleuca micrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Melaleuca micrantha var. puberula (Benth.) Craven & R.D.Edwards
Melaleuca micrantha var. micrantha

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melaleuca micrantha is a yellow-white coloured spike, with each individual flower having five petals. The seeds are small and round, with a black colour. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melaleuca micrantha is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Melaleuca micrantha

Melaleuca micrantha can be found in the tropical rainforests of Australia.

Melaleuca micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melaleuca micrantha?

Melaleuca micrantha

What is the common name of Melaleuca micrantha?

Small-Flowered Honey-Myrtle

Where is Melaleuca micrantha 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

Johannes Conrad Schauer (1813-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schauer' 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.