Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sclerophylla
ID:
240484

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 35: 428 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239816

Common Names

  • Sclerophylla Melaleuca
  • Hard-leaved Honey Myrtle
  • Hard-leaved Myrtle

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Description

Melaleuca sclerophylla (also called Hard-leaved Paperbark, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Australia. It has a dense, hard-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 sclerophylla 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 sclerophylla is a white, fluffy, bottlebrush-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, woody capsule. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melaleuca sclerophylla is a small shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting.

Where to Find Melaleuca sclerophylla

Melaleuca sclerophylla is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

Melaleuca sclerophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melaleuca sclerophylla?

Melaleuca sclerophylla

What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca sclerophylla?

Melaleuca sclerophylla is found in wet sclerophyll forests in Australia.

What are the common uses of Melaleuca sclerophylla?

Melaleuca sclerophylla 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-123874: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.