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Melaleuca styphelioides Sm.
| Myrtaceae |
| Prickly Paperbark, Prickly-leaf Teatree |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division |
Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
| Plant Growth Form |
Tree (Medium (16m-30m), Small (6m-15m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) |
Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition |
Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape |
Conical |
| Maximum Height |
20 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution |
Australia (Queensland, New South Wales) |
| Native Habitat |
Terrestrial (Riverine) |
| Preferred Climate Zone |
Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features |
Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Stems, Ornamental Foliage |
| Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance |
Waterlogged Soils (Drains Site), Fertile Loamy Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Landscape Uses |
Bonsai, Roadside Tree / Palm, Container Planting, General |
| Thematic Landscaping |
Silver Garden, Naturalistic Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna |
Bird Attracting |
| Pollination Method(s) |
Biotic (Fauna) (Insects (Bee)) |
| Seed or Spore Dispersal |
Abiotic (Explosive Dehiscence) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference |
Full Sun |
| Water Preference |
Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Maintenance Requirements |
Moderate |
| Propagation Method |
Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention |
Evergreen |
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) |
Green |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio |
3.0 (Tree - Intermediate Canopy) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Trunk Type (Non Palm) |
Woody |
| Stem Type & Modification |
Woody |
| Root Type |
Underground (Tap Root, Fibrous Root) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality 1 |
Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) |
White |
| Inflorescence Type |
Spike |
| Flowering Habit |
Polycarpic |
Fruit, Seed & Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) - Angiosperms and Gymnosperms |
Brown |
| Fruit Classification |
Simple Fruit |
| Fruit Type 1 |
Dehiscent Dry Fruit |
| Fruit Type 2 |
Capsule |
Others
| Master ID |
1728 |
| Species ID |
3021 |
Species record last updated on: 16 May 2019.
