This is a dense bushy shrub with egg-shapped leaves that are sessile and arranged in crowded, alternating, opposite pairs along the stem. The flowers are mauve in colour forming dense cylindrical spikes about 15 mm long, containing up to about ten pairs of flowers.

At a glance

Habitat It grows in heath in swampy areas and in scrub from sea level to approximately 1,500 m
Size Can grow to around 2 metres
Origin Introduced
Distribution Southern Australia, From SA Through Victoria and Tasmania
Descriptions
Distribution
Southern Australia, From SA Through Victoria and Tasmania
Habitat
It grows in heath in swampy areas and in scrub from sea level to approximately 1,500 m
Size
Can grow to around 2 metres
Common Name Slender Honey-Myrtle
Aliases small-leaved honey-myrtle,
Origin Introduced
Tags
Share
Distribution and map

Distribution provided by The Atlas of Living Australia

Classification

Classification

KingdomPlantae
PhylumCharophyta
ClassEquisetopsida
SubclassMagnoliidae
SuperorderRosanae
OrderMyrtales
FamilyMyrtaceae
GenusMelaleuca
SpeciesMelaleuca gibbosa
Synonyms

Synonyms

There are no known synonyms for this species
References and dates
Original No original text available
Bibliography View page references
Added Wed 23 Dec 2020 @ 23:00 PM
Updated Sat 4 Dec 2021 @ 23:00 PM
Surveys View Survey List
Share your ❤️  Buy me a ☕
Files
Type Details Version Size Added Updated Links
There are no downloads or Files for this species at the moment

Disclaimer: A lot of work goes into trying to identify and ensure accurate identifications are made, and that the listed Descriptions, Sizes, Habitats and Distribution information is as accurate and valid as possible. Unfortunately, information in this arena is ever changing and as such no guarantee can be offered that it is correct or currently valid — the information is provided as a guide, and it is always suggested that you do a little research to ensure you have the latest and most accurate information. View the references or bibliography. Feedback and comments on the information provided are always welcome.