Melaleuca linariifolia
Melaleuca linariifolia, commonly known as Snow-in-Summer, is a striking evergreen shrub native to Australia. Renowned for its profuse white floral displays, it serves more than just an aesthetic purpose. In traditional medicine, its aromatic oils possess potent antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, making it a valuable botanical healer.
- Scientific name: Melaleuca linariifolia
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Australasia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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 linariifolia, is recognized by various names across different languages. In Chinese, it is referred to as 柳穿鱼叶白千层 (zh), specifically 柳穿鱼叶白千层 in Mainland China (zh-cn) and 柳穿魚葉白千层 in Taiwan (zh-tw). In French, it is called Mélaleuque à feuilles linéaires (fr), while in Spanish, it is known as Myrtoleucodendron linariifolium (es).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 柳穿鱼叶白千层 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 柳穿鱼叶白千层 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 柳穿魚葉白千层 | Wikidata |
| fr | Mélaleuque à feuilles linéaires | Wikidata |
| es | Myrtoleucodendron linariifolium | Wikidata |
| es | Ozandra hyssopifolia | Wikidata |
| es | Metrosideros hyssopifolia | Wikidata |
| es | Melaleuca stricta | Wikidata |
| es | Melaleuca hyssopifolia | Wikidata |
| zh | 狭叶白千层 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, commonly known as tea tree, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions. In its native habitat, it is widely found throughout various parts of Australia. Specifically, it thrives within the coastal and inland areas of New South Wales. The species also populates significant portions of Queensland, where the climate supports its growth. Beyond its native range, it has been introduced to the Southeastern United States, particularly in Florida.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
Chemicals
Melaleuca linariifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include methyl eugenol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| methyl eugenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |