Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sylvana
ID:
797537

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craven & A.J.Ford

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 20: 3 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796870

Common Names

  • Melaleuca sylvana
  • Sylvan Melaleuca
  • Sylvana Melaleuca

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Description

Melaleuca sylvana (also called Sylvan Melaleuca, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in open forests, scrub, and grasslands. It has simple, opposite, elliptic-oblong leaves with a pointed tip and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Melaleuca sylvana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and balconies. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melaleuca sylvana has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melaleuca sylvana is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 m in height. It is native to Australia and prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Cuttings can also be taken in summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Melaleuca sylvana

Melaleuca sylvana is native to Australia.

Melaleuca sylvana FAQ

What is the common name of Melaleuca sylvana?

Sylvan Melaleuca

What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca sylvana?

Dry, rocky slopes and plains

What is the scientific name of Melaleuca sylvana?

Melaleuca sylvana

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-335394: Based on the initial data import
Lyndley Alan Craven (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craven' in the authors string.
Andrew James Ford (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Ford' in the authors string.