Melaleuca urceolaris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell. ex Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 154 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239906
Common Names
- Urceolaris Paperbark
- Urceolaris Honey Myrtle
- Urceolaris Tea Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melaleuca urceolaris (also called Urn-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 urceolaris 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 urceolaris is a white, fluffy, brush-like flower head. The seed is a small, black, oblong capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melaleuca urceolaris 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 urceolaris
Melaleuca urceolaris is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory and Queensland.
Melaleuca urceolaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melaleuca urceolaris?
Melaleuca urceolaris
What is the common name of Melaleuca urceolaris?
Urn-shaped Honey Myrtle
What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca urceolaris?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
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-123956: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.