Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ordinifolia
ID:
240409

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barlow

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 8: 342 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239741

Common Names

  • Ordinifolia Paperbark
  • Ordinifolia Melaleuca
  • Ordinifolia

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Description

Melaleuca ordinifolia (also called Ordinifolia Honey-myrtle, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a dense, spreading canopy and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to Australia, and can be found in wet sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and along creeks and rivers. It has small, white flowers that appear in spring and summer.

Uses & Benefits

Melaleuca ordinifolia is used for its essential oil, which is used in aromatherapy, perfumes, and cosmetics. It is also used as an insect repellent and as a natural insecticide. Additionally, it is used as a natural antiseptic and as a natural remedy for skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melaleuca ordinifolia is a white or creamy-white brush-like flower head. The seed is a small, oval-shaped capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melaleuca ordinifolia is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting.

Where to Find Melaleuca ordinifolia

Melaleuca ordinifolia is native to Australia and can be found in wetter areas of the country, such as along the east coast and in the Northern Territory.

Melaleuca ordinifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melaleuca ordinifolia?

Melaleuca ordinifolia

What is the common name of Melaleuca ordinifolia?

Ordinifolia Honey-myrtle

What type of plant is Melaleuca ordinifolia?

Shrub

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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