Contains 3 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
MELALEUCA Linnaeus, Syst. Nat., ed. 12. 509. 1767; Mant. Pl. 14, 105. 1767, nom. cons. vs. Kajuputi Adanson 1763.
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TYPE: Melaleuca leucadendra (Linnaeus) Linnaeus, typ. cons. (Myrtus leucadendra Linnaeus)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melaleuca linariifolia | CAJEPUT TREE | Not Native | |
| Melaleuca quinquenervia | PUNKTREE | Not Native FAC (NWPL) Y AD (WAP) FAC (DEP) | |
| Melaleuca viminalis | BOTTLEBRUSH | Not Native Y |
[Family identification key]
1. Leaf blades < 4 mm wide
1. Largest leaf blades > 4 mm wide
2
2. Leaf blades elliptic; flowers joined to the inflorescence axis in clusters of 3; filaments white to greenish to yellow
2. Leaf blades linear-elliptic; flowers joined to the inflorescence singly; filaments red