Melaleuca phellosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.S.George) Craven & R.D.Edwards
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Taxon 63: 666 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340084
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Melaleuca phellosa (also called Melaleuca phellosa, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in dry, open habitats. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves with a serrated margin and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Melaleuca phellosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Melaleuca phellosa are white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melaleuca phellosa is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Melaleuca phellosa
Melaleuca phellosa can be found in Australia, in the Northern Territory and Queensland.
Melaleuca phellosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melaleuca phellosa?
Melaleuca phellosa
What is the common name of Melaleuca phellosa?
Fibrous Paperbark
What type of plant is Melaleuca phellosa?
It is a species of shrub or small tree in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae.
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
Lyndley Alan Craven (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craven' in the authors string.
Alex George (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.George' in the authors string.
Robert David Edwards (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.D.Edwards' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77141036-1: Based on the initial data import