Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
penicula
ID:
240433

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.J.Cowley) Craven

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 12: 896 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239765

Common Names

  • Penicula Paperbark
  • Penicula Tea Tree
  • Penicula Honey Myrtle

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Description

Melaleuca penicula (also called Peniculate Paperbark, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree native to Australia. It has a dense, spreading crown with long, narrow, grey-green leaves and white flowers. It is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, heaths and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Melaleuca penicula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant smell and is often used in potpourri. Its leaves can also be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melaleuca penicula 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 penicula is an upright shrub that grows up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, sunny location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Melaleuca penicula

Melaleuca penicula 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 penicula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melaleuca penicula?

Melaleuca penicula

What is the common name of Melaleuca penicula?

Peniculate Honey-myrtle

What type of plant is Melaleuca penicula?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-123824: Based on the initial data import
Lyndley Alan Craven (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craven' in the authors string.
Kirsten Jane Cowley (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.J.Cowley' in the authors string.