Melaleuca pulchella - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1812
Citation Micro:
Hortus Kew. 4: 414 (1812)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239789
Common Names
- Beautiful Paperbark
- Beautiful Tea Tree
- Beautiful Tea-tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melaleuca pulchella (also called Pretty 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 pulchella is a large shrub or small tree with white flowers and fragrant foliage. It is often used as a hedge or screen in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melaleuca pulchella 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 pulchella 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 pulchella
Melaleuca pulchella is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Melaleuca pulchella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melaleuca pulchella?
Melaleuca pulchella
What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca pulchella?
Melaleuca pulchella is found in wet sclerophyll forests in Australia.
What are the common uses of Melaleuca pulchella?
Melaleuca pulchella 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-123849: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.