Melaleuca sp.
Family: Myrtaceae
Melaleuca
Origin: Australia
Melaleucas are commonly known as “Paperbarks” in the tree forms and “Honey Myrtles” in the smaller forms. These names refer to the flaky bark of many species and the nectar produced in the flowers. Melaleucas can be propagated by either seed or cuttings. However, to maintain desirable characteristics of a particular plant, vegetative propagation must be used. This also applies to propagation of named cultivars.
Species and varieties:
Melaleuca alternifolia
Melaleuca armillaris
Melaleuca cajuputi
Melaleuca cuticularis
Melaleuca decussata
Melaleuca eticifolia
Melaleuca gobbosa
Melaleuca guinguenervia
Melaleuca nesophila
