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Weeping Paperbark

Melaleuca leucadendra

Data Deficient

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Libya, Sao Tome and Principe, South Africa), Asia (India, Laos), North America (Dominican Republic), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Suriname).

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇮🇳 India 🇱🇦 Laos 🇱🇾 Libya 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇷 Suriname

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Melaleuca leucadendra (Weeping Paperbark)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese cajepúti

Similar Species in Melaleuca

Bracelet honey myrtle

Brown-leaved Paperbark

Melaleuca viridiflora

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Weeping Paperbark?

The scientific name of Weeping Paperbark is Melaleuca leucadendra. It belongs to the genus Melaleuca.

What is the conservation status of Weeping Paperbark?

Weeping Paperbark (Melaleuca leucadendra) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Weeping Paperbark live?

Weeping Paperbark is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Libya, Sao Tome and Principe, South Africa), Asia (India, Laos), North America (Dominican Republic), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Suriname).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, India, Laos, Libya, Sao Tome and Principe, South Africa, Suriname.

What family does Weeping Paperbark belong to?

Weeping Paperbark (Melaleuca leucadendra) belongs to the genus Melaleuca, which is part of the taxonomic family Myrtaceae.

What kingdom does Weeping Paperbark belong to?

Weeping Paperbark (Melaleuca leucadendra) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Weeping Paperbark?

The closest relatives of Weeping Paperbark in the genus Melaleuca include Black Tea-tree, Bracelet honey myrtle, broom honey myrtle, Brown-leaved Paperbark, Cajeput tree.