Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
melaleuca
ID:
922630

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) J.J.Wood

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 8: 37 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921965



Common Names

  • Mycaranthes melaleuca
  • Black Tea Tree
  • Black-leaved Tea Tree


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Description

Mycaranthes melaleuca (also called Melaleuca mycaranthes, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to Brazil. It has small, glossy green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mycaranthes melaleuca is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves can be used to make a tea with medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mycaranthes melaleuca has small, white flowers that are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mycaranthes melaleuca is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed.

Where to Find Mycaranthes melaleuca

Mycaranthes melaleuca can be found in the Philippines.

Species in the Mycaranthes genus

Mycaranthes citrina, Mycaranthes forbesiana, Mycaranthes hawkesii, Mycaranthes latifolia, Mycaranthes leucotricha, Mycaranthes lobata, Mycaranthes monostachya, Mycaranthes nieuwenhuisii, Mycaranthes obliqua, Mycaranthes oblitterata, Mycaranthes padangensis, Mycaranthes rhinoceros, Mycaranthes schistoloba, Mycaranthes sonkaris, Mycaranthes stenophylla, Mycaranthes tjadasmalangensis, Mycaranthes tricuspidata, Mycaranthes depauperata, Mycaranthes longibracteata, Mycaranthes anceps, Mycaranthes candoonensis, Mycaranthes clemensiae, Mycaranthes davaensis, Mycaranthes lamellata, Mycaranthes mindanaensis, Mycaranthes vanoverberghii, Mycaranthes gigantea, Mycaranthes floribunda, Mycaranthes leonardoi, Mycaranthes farinosa, Mycaranthes magnicallosa, Mycaranthes major, Mycaranthes meliganensis, Mycaranthes melaleuca, Mycaranthes crucigera, Mycaranthes angustifolia, Mycaranthes brevicaulis,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467587: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.