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Preiss's paperbark

Melaleuca preissiana

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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Melaleuca bracteata
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broom honey myrtle
Melaleuca uncinata
Least Concern
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Brown-leaved Paperbark
Melaleuca viridiflora
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Cajeput tree
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chenille honey myrtle
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Cliff Net-bush
Melaleuca rupestris
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Preiss's paperbark?
The scientific name of Preiss's paperbark is Melaleuca preissiana. It belongs to the genus Melaleuca.
What is the conservation status of Preiss's paperbark?
Preiss's paperbark (Melaleuca preissiana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Preiss's paperbark belong to?
Preiss's paperbark (Melaleuca preissiana) belongs to the genus Melaleuca, which is part of the taxonomic family Myrtaceae.
Is Preiss's paperbark endangered?
No, Preiss's paperbark (Melaleuca preissiana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Preiss's paperbark belong to?
Preiss's paperbark (Melaleuca preissiana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Preiss's paperbark?
The closest relatives of Preiss's paperbark in the genus Melaleuca include Black Tea-tree, Bracelet honey myrtle, broom honey myrtle, Brown-leaved Paperbark, Cajeput tree.

Genus Melaleuca — 20 Species

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Black Tea-tree
Melaleuca bracteata
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Bracelet honey myrtle
Melaleuca armillaris
LC 🐾
broom honey myrtle
Melaleuca uncinata
LC 🐾
Brown-leaved Paperbark
Melaleuca viridiflora
LC 🐾
Cajeput tree
Melaleuca linariifolia
LC 🐾
Cajuput
Melaleuca cajuputi
LC 🐾
chenille honey myrtle
Melaleuca huegelii
LC 🐾
Cliff Net-bush
Melaleuca rupestris
LC 🐾
Coastal Paper-bark
Melaleuca halmaturorum
LC 🐾
cross-leaf honey myrtle
Melaleuca decussata
LC 🐾
Desert Honey-myrtle
Melaleuca glomerata
DD 🐾
Dwarf-leaved Honey-myrtle
Melaleuca nanophylla
VU 🐾
Fibrebark
Melaleuca nervosa
LC 🐾
grey honey myrtle
Melaleuca incana
LC 🐾
Grove's Paper Bark
Melaleuca groveana
DD 🐾
hummock honey myrtle
Melaleuca eleuterostachya
LC 🐾
Lemon-scented Paperbark
Melaleuca citrolens
DD 🐾
Mallee honey myrtle
Melaleuca brevifolia
LC 🐾
narrow-leaf paperbark
Melaleuca alternifolia
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paperbark teatree
Melaleuca ericifolia
LC
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