Scarlet Bottlebrush
Melaleuca rugulosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scarlet Bottlebrush, scientifically known as Melaleuca rugulosa, is a striking evergreen shrub native to Australia. Renowned for its brilliant, cylindrical crimson blooms, it serves both ornamental and medicinal purposes. Historically, its leaves have been utilized in traditional remedies for their potent antimicrobial and antiseptic properties in topical treatments.
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Native range
- Australasia
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Scarlet Bottlebrush
- Scientific synonyms
- Callistemon Macropunctatus · Callistemon Laevifolius · 10 more
Names
Common Names
- Scarlet Bottlebrush
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Melaleuca rugulosaSynonyms
- Callistemon macropunctatus
- Callistemon laevifolius
- Callistemon rugulosus var. scaber
- Callistemon rugulosus
- Metrosideros macropunctata
- Metrosideros rugulosa
- Metrosideros scabra
- Callistemon coccineus
- Callistemon coccineus var. laevifolius
- Callistemon scaber
- Callistemon rugulosus var. laevifolius
- Callistemon macropunctatus var. laevifolius
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in 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 |
Distribution
This plant is native to several distinct regions across the Australian continent. Within the eastern parts of the country, it can be found growing in New South Wales and Queensland. Its distribution also extends southward into the state of Victoria. Additionally, the species is present in the southern regions of South Australia. Consequently, its geographical range spans a diverse variety of Australian environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Australia | South Australia | WCVP |
| Australia | Victoria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Melaleuca rugulosa has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Avicularin, Flavonoids, Lignans, Nilocitin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Avicularin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lignans | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nilocitin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Avicularin
- BMC complementary medicine and therapies
Flavonoids
- BMC complementary medicine and therapies
Lignans
- BMC complementary medicine and therapies
Nilocitin
- BMC complementary medicine and therapies
Activities
Melaleuca rugulosa has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | BMC complementary medicine and therapies (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |