Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scalena
ID:
337255

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craven & Lepschi

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 17: 266 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336587

Common Names

  • Melaleuca scalena
  • Scalena Myrtle
  • Scalena Waxflower

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Description

Melaleuca scalena (also called 'Tasmanian Myrtle' and 'Tasmanian Box', among many other common names) is a medium-sized shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Tasmania and is found in wet sclerophyll forests and along streams. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Melaleuca scalena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of nectar for bees and is used in the production of honey.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melaleuca scalena has white flowers that are followed by small woody capsules containing numerous small seeds. The seedlings are slender with opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melaleuca scalena is a small shrub that grows to a height of 0.5-1m. It is native to the south-west of Western Australia. It prefers well-drained soils in a sunny position and is drought and frost tolerant. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Melaleuca scalena

Melaleuca scalena can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Melaleuca scalena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melaleuca scalena?

Melaleuca scalena

What are the common names of Melaleuca scalena?

Common names of Melaleuca scalena include red-leaved paperbark, red-leaved tea-tree, and red-leaved melaleuca.

Where is Melaleuca scalena found?

Melaleuca scalena is found in the eastern and southern parts of 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-216948: Based on the initial data import
Brendan John Lepschi (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lepschi' in the authors string.
Lyndley Alan Craven (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craven' in the authors string.