Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orbifolia
ID:
1411579

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Taxon 63(3): 664. 2014 [30 Jun 2014]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424044


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Description

Melaleuca orbifolia (also called 'Round-leaved Melaleuca', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Australia. It is an evergreen shrub, characterized by its small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It grows in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Melaleuca orbifolia is used for its essential oil, which is used in aromatherapy, and its wood is used for making furniture and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melaleuca orbifolia has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melaleuca orbifolia is a small tree native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation can be done through cuttings or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Melaleuca orbifolia

Melaleuca orbifolia is native to Australia.

Melaleuca orbifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melaleuca orbifolia?

Melaleuca orbifolia

What type of plant is Melaleuca orbifolia?

Tree

Where is Melaleuca orbifolia 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

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.