Melaleuca seriata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Sketch Veg. Swan R. : viii (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239821
Common Names
- Seriata Melaleuca
- Seriata Honey Myrtle
- Seriata Myrtle
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- Melaleuca endlicheriana Schauer [illegitimate]
Description
Melaleuca seriata (also called Narrow-leaved Paperbark, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Australia. It has a dense, narrow-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 seriata 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 seriata 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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Melaleuca seriata is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Melaleuca seriata
Melaleuca seriata is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Melaleuca seriata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melaleuca seriata?
Melaleuca seriata
What is the common name of Melaleuca seriata?
White Honey Myrtle
What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca seriata?
It is native to Australia and grows in moist areas such as swamps and along streams.
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-123879: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.