Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sparsa
ID:
1327594

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) Craven & R.D.Edwards

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Taxon 63: 665 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340048

Common Names

  • Melaleuca Sparsa
  • Scattered Honey-myrtle
  • Scattered Paperbark

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Description

Melaleuca sparsa (also called Sparse honey-myrtle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 meters in height. It is native to Australia, and is found in sandy soils in heathland, woodland and forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Melaleuca sparsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its essential oils, which are used in aromatherapy and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melaleuca sparsa has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are hairy and toothed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melaleuca sparsa is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Melaleuca sparsa

Melaleuca sparsa can be found in the Northern Territory of Australia.

Melaleuca sparsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melaleuca sparsa?

Melaleuca sparsa

What is the common name of Melaleuca sparsa?

Scattered Honey-Myrtle

Where is Melaleuca sparsa native to?

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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Lyndley Alan Craven (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craven' in the authors string.
Robert David Edwards (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.D.Edwards' in the authors string.