Melaleuca spicigera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
wcs
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 40: 25 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239838
Common Names
- Spicigera Melaleuca
- Spicigera Honey Myrtle
- Spicigera Myrtle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melaleuca spicigera (also called Spike Honey-myrtle, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, grey-green leaves and white flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, including sandy soils, rocky outcrops, and heathland.
Uses & Benefits
Melaleuca spicigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can be used to make tea and its flowers can be used in potpourri.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melaleuca spicigera 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melaleuca spicigera is a small shrub that grows to about 1.5 metres in height. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Melaleuca spicigera
Melaleuca spicigera can be found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Queensland.
Melaleuca spicigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melaleuca spicigera?
Melaleuca spicigera
What is the common name of Melaleuca spicigera?
Spikey Honey Myrtle
What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca spicigera?
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-123894: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.