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Rottnest Island teatree

Melaleuca lanceolata

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found in South Africa.

🇿🇦 South Africa

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Myrtales (Myrtales)
Family
Myrtaceae
Genus
Melaleuca
Species
Melaleuca lanceolata (Rottnest Island teatree)

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Coastal Paper-bark
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Black Tea-tree
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Saltwater Paperbark
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rottnest Island teatree?
The scientific name of Rottnest Island teatree is Melaleuca lanceolata. It belongs to the genus Melaleuca.
What is the conservation status of Rottnest Island teatree?
Rottnest Island teatree (Melaleuca lanceolata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rottnest Island teatree live?
Rottnest Island teatree is found in Found in South Africa.. Countries include South Africa.
What family does Rottnest Island teatree belong to?
Rottnest Island teatree (Melaleuca lanceolata) belongs to the genus Melaleuca, which is part of the taxonomic family Myrtaceae.
Is Rottnest Island teatree endangered?
No, Rottnest Island teatree (Melaleuca lanceolata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Rottnest Island teatree belong to?
Rottnest Island teatree (Melaleuca lanceolata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Rottnest Island teatree?
The closest relatives of Rottnest Island teatree in the genus Melaleuca include Cajeput tree, Cajuput, chenille honey myrtle, Cliff Net-bush, Coastal Paper-bark.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Melaleuca — 20 Species

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Cajeput tree
Melaleuca linariifolia
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Cajuput
Melaleuca cajuputi
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chenille honey myrtle
Melaleuca huegelii
LC 🐾
Cliff Net-bush
Melaleuca rupestris
LC 🐾
Coastal Paper-bark
Melaleuca halmaturorum
LC 🐾
Black Tea-tree
Melaleuca bracteata
DD 🐾
Saltwater Paperbark
Melaleuca cuticularis
LC 🐾
narrow-leaf paperbark
Melaleuca alternifolia
NE 🐾
Bracelet honey myrtle
Melaleuca armillaris
LC 🐾
cross-leaf honey myrtle
Melaleuca decussata
LC 🐾
grey honey myrtle
Melaleuca incana
LC 🐾
prickly-leaf paperbark
Melaleuca nodosa
LC
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Rottnest Island teatree
Melaleuca lanceolata
LC
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Lemon-scented Paperbark
Melaleuca citrolens
DD 🐾
paperbark teatree
Melaleuca ericifolia
LC 🐾
Fibrebark
Melaleuca nervosa
LC 🐾
prickly paperbark
Melaleuca styphelioides
LC 🐾
Punktree
Melaleuca quinquenervia
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Grove's Paper Bark
Melaleuca groveana
DD 🐾
red honey myrtle
Melaleuca hypericifolia
LC
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