Melaleuca oblivia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.R.Bean
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 10(4): 647. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023603
Common Names
- Melaleuca Oblivia
- Oblivia Melaleuca
- Forgetful Melaleuca
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melaleuca oblivia (also called Oblivia Melaleuca, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Australia. It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Melaleuca oblivia is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping. It is also used to attract beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melaleuca oblivia is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melaleuca oblivia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.
Where to Find Melaleuca oblivia
Melaleuca oblivia is native to the tropical rainforests of Australia. It can be found in the understory of the forest, growing in moist and shady areas.
Melaleuca oblivia FAQ
What are the common names of Melaleuca oblivia?
Common names of Melaleuca oblivia include oblivia melaleuca and oblivia paperbark.
What is the natural habitat of Melaleuca oblivia?
Melaleuca oblivia is native to Australia.
What are the uses of Melaleuca oblivia?
Melaleuca oblivia is used for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant.
Species in the Melaleuca genus
Melaleuca acacioides, Melaleuca acuminata, Melaleuca adenostyla, Melaleuca adnata, Melaleuca aestuosa, Melaleuca agathosmoides, Melaleuca alsophila, Melaleuca alternifolia, Melaleuca amydra, Melaleuca apodocephala, Melaleuca apostiba, Melaleuca araucarioides, Melaleuca arcana, Melaleuca arenicola, Melaleuca argentea, Melaleuca armillaris, Melaleuca aspalathoides, Melaleuca barlowii, Melaleuca basicephala, Melaleuca beardii, Melaleuca biconvexa, Melaleuca bisulcata, Melaleuca blaeriifolia, Melaleuca boeophylla, Melaleuca borealis, Melaleuca bracteata, Melaleuca bracteosa, Melaleuca brevifolia, Melaleuca brevisepala, Melaleuca bromelioides, Melaleuca brongniartii, Melaleuca brophyi, Melaleuca buseana, Melaleuca caeca, Melaleuca cajuputi, Melaleuca calothamnoides, Melaleuca calycina, Melaleuca calyptroides, Melaleuca campanae, Melaleuca camptoclada, Melaleuca capitata, Melaleuca cardiophylla, Melaleuca carrii, Melaleuca cheelii, Melaleuca ciliosa, Melaleuca citrina, Melaleuca citrolens, Melaleuca clarksonii, Melaleuca clavifolia, Melaleuca cliffortioides,
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,