Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thymifolia
ID:
240551

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 3: 278 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239883

Common Names

  • Melaleuca Thymifolia
  • Thyme-Leaf Paperbark
  • Thyme-Leaved Paperbark

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Description

Melaleuca thymifolia (also called Thyme-leaved Paperbark, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including wet and dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Melaleuca thymifolia 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 thymifolia is a small, white, fluffy, ball-shaped flower. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are usually green and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melaleuca thymifolia 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 thymifolia

Melaleuca thymifolia can be found in Australia, particularly in the Northern Territory and Queensland.

Melaleuca thymifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melaleuca thymifolia?

Melaleuca thymifolia

What is the common name of Melaleuca thymifolia?

Thyme-leaved Honey Myrtle

What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca thymifolia?

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,

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