Mazhar Botanic Garden

Melaleuca ericifolia Sm.

Swamp paperbark

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000726
English name: Swamp paperbark
Arabic name: ملالوكا
Native: Australia
Country: Australia
(PGR): Common

Evergreen tree or small shrub growing 3-9 m high leaves  dark green, linear, 5-18 mm long  flowers creamy-white, arranged in heads or spikes fruits woody, capsules    

Ornamental plant. Hedges. leaves aromatic oil used for dental and medical preparations and in scented soaps.

Cajuputi ericifolia (Sm) A Lyons, Melaleuca ternifolia FMuell ex Miq

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Texture: Clay Coastal Alluvial Soils Heavy clay Moist Sandy
Fertility: High
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Salinity: Intermediated
Water Sources: Medium Water
Climates: Subtropics
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings
Flowering time: Summer- Autumn
Zone: 9 : 11
pH range: 6.1-8.4

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