Weeping Paperbark (species: Melaleuca leucadendra) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Melaleuca leucadendra
Weeping Paperbark


©Anne: Flowers of Melaleuca leucadendra at Lizard Island

©Anne: Melaleuca leucadendra near Mangrove Beach, Lizard Island

©Anne: Flowers and leaves of Melaleuca leucadendra at Lizard Island

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Kingdom Plantae
Division Tracheophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Order Myrtales
Family Myrtaceae
Genus Melaleuca
Species Melaleuca leucadendra
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Distinguishing features

This is the common large paperbark tree at Lizard Island. It differs from other Melaleuca species found here by its elongate, curved leaves that hang downwards. The other paperbark species at Lizard Island have shorter, stiffer leaves. The tree flowers profusely. Flowers are arranged in a bottlebrush and have a strong sweet scent.  

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Melaleuca leucadendra

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References

  • Byrnes, N.B., S.L. Everist, S.T. Reynolds, A. Specht and R.L. Specht (1977). The vegetation of Lizard Island, North Queensland, Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland, 88: 1-15. LIRS catalog number 3.