Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tuberculata
ID:
240565

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schauer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 1: 139 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239897

Common Names

  • Tuberculata Paperbark
  • Tuberculata Honey Myrtle
  • Tuberculata Tea Tree

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Description

Melaleuca tuberculata (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 tuberculata 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Melaleuca tuberculata var. arenaria (C.A.Gardner) Craven
Melaleuca tuberculata var. tuberculata
Melaleuca tuberculata var. macrophylla Craven

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melaleuca tuberculata 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 tuberculata 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 tuberculata

Melaleuca tuberculata is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory and Queensland.

Melaleuca tuberculata FAQ

What is the average height of Melaleuca tuberculata?

Melaleuca tuberculata typically grows to a height of 3-4 metres.

What is the preferred soil type for Melaleuca tuberculata?

Melaleuca tuberculata prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What is the flowering season for Melaleuca tuberculata?

Melaleuca tuberculata 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,

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