Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
multiglandulosa
ID:
240609

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb. & Zoll.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 28: 324 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239941



Common Names

  • Multiglandulosa Paperbark
  • Multiglandulosa Honey Myrtle
  • Multiglandulosa Tea Tree


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Synonyms

  • Mallotus angulatus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Mallotus hellwigianus K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Mallotus hollrungianus K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Mallotus moluccanus glabratus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Mallotus moluccanus pendulus Merr. [unknown]
  • Mallotus multiglandulosus (Reinw. ex Blume) Hurus. [unknown]
  • Melanolepis angulata Miq. [unknown]
  • Melanolepis calcosa Miq. [unknown]
  • Melanolepis moluccana Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Melanolepis moluccana pendula (Merr.) Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Melanolepis multiglandulosa pendula (Merr.) Merr. [unknown]
  • Ricinus dioicus Roxb. [unknown]
  • Rottlera calcosa Scheff. [unknown]
  • Rottlera multiglandulosa Blume [unknown]
  • Adelia monoica Blanco [unknown]
  • Rottlera angulata Scheff. [unknown]
  • Croton multiglandulosus Reinw. ex Blume [unknown]
  • Melanolepis moluccanus Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Melanolepis multiglandulosa (also called 'Many-glanded Melanolepis', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with white, star-shaped flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands and heathlands. It grows to a height of 2-4 m.

Uses & Benefits

Melanolepis multiglandulosa is used as an ornamental plant and is often used for its fragrant foliage and showy flowers. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak, and can be used to attract birds to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melanolepis multiglandulosa is a white, fluffy, brush-like flower head. The seed is a small, black, oblong capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melanolepis multiglandulosa is a small shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting.

Where to Find Melanolepis multiglandulosa

Melanolepis multiglandulosa is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory and Queensland.

Melanolepis multiglandulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melanolepis multiglandulosa?

Melanolepis multiglandulosa

What is the common name of Melanolepis multiglandulosa?

Many-glanded Melanolepis

What is the natural habitat of Melanolepis multiglandulosa?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

Species in the Melanolepis genus

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-123994: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Zollinger (1818-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zoll.' in the authors string.