Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viminalis
ID:
240580

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sol. ex Gaertner) Byrnes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 2: 75 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239912

Common Names

  • Viminalis Paperbark
  • Viminalis Honey Myrtle
  • Viminalis Tea Tree

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Description

Melaleuca viminalis (also called 'Weeping Honey Myrtle', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with white, feathery flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands and heathlands. It grows to a height of 3-5 m.

Uses & Benefits

Melaleuca viminalis 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 viminalis sub. rhododendron Craven
Melaleuca viminalis sub. viminalis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melaleuca viminalis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Melaleuca viminalis 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 viminalis

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

Melaleuca viminalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melaleuca viminalis?

Melaleuca viminalis

What is the common name of Melaleuca viminalis?

Weeping Honey Myrtle

What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca viminalis?

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

Daniel Solander (1733-1782): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sol.' in the authors string.
Norman Brice Byrnes (1922-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byrnes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:914221-1: Based on the initial data import