Melaleuca trichostachya - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
J. Exped. Trop. Australia : 277 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239892
Common Names
- Melaleuca Trichostachya
- Feathery-Leaf Paperbark
- Feathery-Leaved Paperbark
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melaleuca trichostachya (also called Prickly-leaved Tea-tree, 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 trichostachya is used as an ornamental plant and is often used for its fragrant foliage and showy flowers. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak, and can be used to attract birds to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melaleuca trichostachya 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melaleuca trichostachya can be propagated 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 placed in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.
Where to Find Melaleuca trichostachya
Melaleuca trichostachya is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory and Queensland.
Melaleuca trichostachya FAQ
What is the average height of Melaleuca trichostachya?
Melaleuca trichostachya typically grows to a height of 3-4 metres.
What is the preferred soil type for Melaleuca trichostachya?
Melaleuca trichostachya prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
What is the flowering season for Melaleuca trichostachya?
Melaleuca trichostachya typically flowers in the spring and summer months.
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-123942: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.