Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pungens
ID:
240460

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schauer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 1: 138 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239792

Common Names

  • Prickly Paperbark
  • Prickly Tea Tree
  • Prickly Tea-tree

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Description

Melaleuca pungens (also called Prickly-leaved Paperbark, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Australia. It has a dense, prickly foliage of small, linear leaves and creamy white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer months. It is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, heaths, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Melaleuca pungens is a large shrub or small tree with white flowers and fragrant foliage. It is often used as a hedge or screen in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melaleuca pungens is a white or creamy white colour and is small in size. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melaleuca pungens is an upright shrub that grows up to 4 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, sunny location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Melaleuca pungens

Melaleuca pungens is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

Melaleuca pungens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melaleuca pungens?

Melaleuca pungens

What is the common name of Melaleuca pungens?

Prickly Paperbark

Where is Melaleuca pungens found?

Melaleuca pungens is found in Australia.

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,

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