Thymeleaf melaleuca

Melaleuca thymifolia

Basic Information

Family: Myrtaceae

Genus: melaleuca

Plant ID (slug): melaleuca-thymifolia

Numeric ID: 26059

USDA Hardiness: 8-11

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Melaleuca thymifolia is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower in 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 cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Australia - New South Wales, Queensland.

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].