Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suberosa
ID:
240531

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schauer) C.A.Gardner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Austr. Occ. : 91 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239863

Common Names

  • Suberosa Melaleuca
  • Suberosa Honey Myrtle
  • Suberosa Myrtle

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Description

Melaleuca suberosa (also called Corky 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 suberosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin problems. It is also used as an essential oil in aromatherapy and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melaleuca suberosa 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 suberosa 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 suberosa

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

Melaleuca suberosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melaleuca suberosa?

Melaleuca suberosa

What is the common name of Melaleuca suberosa?

Corky Paperbark

What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca suberosa?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-123916: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Conrad Schauer (1813-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schauer' in the authors string.
Charles Austin Gardner (1896-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Gardner' in the authors string.