Melaleuca polycephala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 152 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239778
Common Names
- Many-headed Paperbark
- Many-headed Tea Tree
- Many-headed Tea-tree
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- Melaleuca serpyllifolia Turcz. [illegitimate]
Description
Melaleuca polycephala (also called Many-headed 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 polycephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can be used to make tea and its flowers can be used in potpourri.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melaleuca polycephala is a white or creamy white colour and is small in size. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
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Melaleuca polycephala is an upright shrub that grows up to 4 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 polycephala
Melaleuca polycephala can be found in Australia, particularly in the Northern Territory and Queensland.
Melaleuca polycephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melaleuca polycephala?
Melaleuca polycephala
What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca polycephala?
Melaleuca polycephala is found in wet sclerophyll forests in Australia.
What are the common uses of Melaleuca polycephala?
Melaleuca polycephala is used in traditional medicines, as a source of essential oils, and as an ornamental plant.
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-123839: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.