Tea Tree

Melaleuca hypericifolia

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Basic Information

Family: Myrtaceae

Genus: melaleuca

Plant ID (slug): melaleuca-hypericifolia

Numeric ID: 26057

USDA Hardiness: 8-11

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Melaleuca hypericifolia is an evergreen Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft) by 3 m (9ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to August. 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 can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

Distribution

Australia - New South Wales, S. Queensland.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Hedge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Anthelmintic Antiseptic Antispasmodic Diaphoretic Expectorant Stimulant An essential oil obtained from the fresh leaves and twigs is anthelmintic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, diaphoretic and highly stimulant[4]. It is used internally as a stimulating expectorant in laryngitis and bronchitis, as an antiseptic in cystitis and as an anthelmintic for round worms[4]. It is used externally to treat various skin infections[4]. It relieves headaches[152].