Melaleuca alternifolia
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Melaleuca alternifolia, commonly known as Narrow-leaved Paperbark, Narrow-leaved Tea-tree, Narrow-leaved Ti-tree, or Snow-in-summer, is a species of tree or tall shrub in the plant genus Melaleuca. Native to Australia, it occurs on the north coast and adjacent ranges of New South Wales.
Characteristic of the myrtle family Myrtaceae, it has essential oils. It is the most important species for commercial production of Tea tree oil (melaleuca oil), a topical antibacterial and antifungal used in a range of products including antiseptics, deodorants, shampoos and soaps.
This plant is commonly used as a herbal lotion.
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- ^ Melaleuca alternifolia information from NPGS/GRIN. www.ars-grin.gov. Retrieved on 2008-04-16.
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