Melaleuca quinquenervia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cav.) S.T.Blake
Source:
wcs
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 69: 76 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239797
Common Names
- Five-veined Paperbark
- Five-veined Tea Tree
- Five-veined Tea-tree
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- Melaleuca viridiflora angustifolia (L.f.) Byrnes [illegitimate]
- Metrosideros coriacea Poir. [illegitimate]
Description
Melaleuca quinquenervia (also called Broad-leaved Paperbark, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Australia. It has a dense, broad-leaved foliage of small, linear leaves and creamy white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer months. It is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, heaths, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Melaleuca quinquenervia 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 quinquenervia 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 quinquenervia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and lightly covered. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Melaleuca quinquenervia
Melaleuca quinquenervia is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Melaleuca quinquenervia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melaleuca quinquenervia?
Melaleuca quinquenervia
What is the common name of Melaleuca quinquenervia?
Broad-leaved Paperbark
Where is Melaleuca quinquenervia found?
Melaleuca quinquenervia is found in Australia.
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-123857: Based on the initial data import
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
Stanley Thatcher Blake (1910-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Blake' in the authors string.