Melaleuca lutea
Melaleuca citrina
Melaleuca lutea, commonly known as Lemon-scented Tea Tree, is a distinctive Australian shrub prized for its aromatic properties. Native to subtropical regions, this plant produces fragrant foliage rich in essential oils. It is widely utilized in traditional and modern medicine for its potent antimicrobial, antiseptic, and soothing therapeutic qualities.
- Scientific name: Melaleuca lutea
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Australasia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Myrtales, it falls under the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is categorized 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 lutea, is referred to by several common names depending on the language. In English, it is known as Melaleuca citrina, as are its counterparts in German (Melaleuca citrina), Italian (Melaleuca citrina), Spanish (Melaleuca citrina), and French (Melaleuca citrina).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | Melaleuca citrina | Wikidata |
| de | Melaleuca citrina | Wikidata |
| it | Melaleuca citrina | Wikidata |
| es | Melaleuca citrina | Wikidata |
| fr | Melaleuca citrina | Wikidata |
| bg | Melaleuca citrina | Wikidata |
| ru | Melaleuca citrina | Wikidata |
| nl | Melaleuca citrina | Wikidata |
| la | Melaleuca citrina | Wikidata |
| uk | Melaleuca citrina | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found in a very specific region of the world. Its natural habitat is located within the continent of Australia. More specifically, its presence is concentrated in the state of Western Australia. Because of this limited range, it is considered an endemic species to that particular area. Therefore, its geographical distribution is quite restricted to this single western territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Western Australia | WCVP |
Activities
Melaleuca lutea has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Chemopreventive.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chemopreventive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |