Melaleuca alternifolia Tea tree (Myrtaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Melaleuca alternifolia
Tea tree
Evergreen shrub
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The Melaleuca alternifolia plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, Queensland. It is a member of the Myrtaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Tea tree.

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Latin Name:  Melaleuca alternifolia
Common Name:  Tea tree
Family:  Myrtaceae
Author:  Cheel.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  6   Mature Width:  4

Habitat:  Swamps by the coast[156].

General Uses: An essential oil is obtained from the leaves[156, 157]. It is strongly germicidal and is also used in dentistry, deodorants, soaps, mouthwashes etc[156, 238]. Wood - very durable in wet conditions and in damp ground[167].

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