River teatree

Melaleuca bracteata

Basic Information

Family: Myrtaceae

Genus: melaleuca

Plant ID (slug): melaleuca-bracteata

Numeric ID: 26056

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Melaleuca bracteata is an evergreen Shrub growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Australia - New South Wales, South Australia.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Antiseptic An essential oil obtained from the fresh leaves and twigs is antiseptic[156].