Melaleuca ericifolia
Lavender tea tree
Melaleuca ericifolia, commonly known as Heath-leaved Paperbark, is a stunning Australian shrub prized for its vibrant crimson blooms. Native to coastal heathlands, this hardy evergreen offers significant ecological value, providing nectar for pollinators while serving as a resilient ornamental plant in diverse landscapes and therapeutic botanical studies.
- Scientific name: Melaleuca ericifolia
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Australasia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified within the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Melaleuca.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Myrtaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Melaleuca | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Melaleuca ericifolia, is referred to by various names depending on the language. In English, it is commonly called the lavender tea tree, while in Japanese, it is known as ラベンダーティーツリー. The names used in Arabic include بلقاء خلنجية الأوراق and ملالوكا خلنجية الأوراق, as well as the variant arz ملاлукَا خلنجية الاوراق.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | بلقاء خلنجية الأوراق | Wikidata |
| arz | بلقاء خلنجية الاوراق | Wikidata |
| ja | ラベンダーティーツリー | Wikidata |
| ar | ملالوكا خلنجية الأوراق | Wikidata |
| en | lavender tea tree | Wikidata |
| en | ericifolia | Wikidata |
| ja | エリシフォリア | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across several regions within the Australian continent. Its natural range extends throughout the state of New South Wales. Additionally, it can be located in the coastal and inland areas of Victoria. The species also makes an appearance in the southern landscapes of Tasmania. Therefore, its distribution is concentrated in the southeastern portions of Australia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Tasmania | WCVP |
| Australia | Victoria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as heath-leaved paperbark, utilizes its leaves as a primary component for its medicinal and aromatic properties. The leaves are small, narrow, and needle-like, which helps the plant conserve moisture in its native habitats. In traditional medicinal practices, these leaves are often harvested to extract essential oils that possess antiseptic and antimicrobial qualities, making them a significant part of the plant's therapeutic profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Melaleuca ericifolia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 28-norlup-20(29)-en-3beta-hydroxy-17alpha-hydroperoxide, 28-norlup-20(29)-en-3beta-hydroxy-17beta-hydroperoxide.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 28-norlup-20(29)-en-3beta-hydroxy-17alpha-hydroperoxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 28-norlup-20(29)-en-3beta-hydroxy-17beta-hydroperoxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |