Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stereophloia
ID:
240520

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craven

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 12: 905 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239852

Common Names

  • Stereophloia Melaleuca
  • Stereophloia Honey Myrtle
  • Stereophloia Myrtle

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Description

Melaleuca stereophloia (also called Thick-leaved 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 stereophloia 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 stereophloia is a white-creamy color, with five petals. The seed is a small, hard, brown capsule. The seedling is a small, thin stem with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melaleuca stereophloia 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 stereophloia

Melaleuca stereophloia can be found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Queensland.

Melaleuca stereophloia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melaleuca stereophloia?

Melaleuca stereophloia

What is the common name of Melaleuca stereophloia?

Thick-leaved Paperbark

What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca stereophloia?

It is found in wet sclerophyll forest and rainforest margins in New South Wales and Queensland.

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,

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