Melaleuca hypericifolia Tea tree (Myrtaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Melaleuca hypericifolia
Tea tree
Evergreen shrub
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The Melaleuca hypericifolia plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, S. 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 hypericifolia
Common Name:  Tea tree
Family:  Myrtaceae
Author:  (Salisb.)Sm.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:  3

Habitat:  Usually on coastal headlands in wet soils, it is also found on moist ledges and cliffs on the Great Dividing range[152].

Medicinal Information: An essential oil obtained from the fresh leaves and twigs is anthelmintic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, diaphoretic and highly stimulant[4]. It is used internally as a stimulating expectorant in laryngitis and bronchitis, as an antiseptic in cystitis and as an anthelmintic for round worms[4]. It is used externally to treat various skin infections[4]. It relieves headaches[152].

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