Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virens
ID:
809825

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craven

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 473 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809159

Common Names

  • Melaleuca virens
  • Broad-leaved Paperbark
  • White Tea-tree

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Description

Melaleuca virens (also called green paperbark, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is a small, evergreen tree with ovate to lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Melaleuca virens is used in aromatherapy and as an insect repellent. It is also used in the production of essential oils, which are used in perfumes, soaps, and other products. The leaves of this plant can also be used as a tea, which has a number of medicinal benefits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Melaleuca virens are white, with a yellow centre, and are arranged in spikes. The seeds are small, winged capsules, and the seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melaleuca virens is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. Cuttings can also be taken in summer.

Where to Find Melaleuca virens

Melaleuca virens is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.

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,