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| Vegetation Database .. detailed information | |
| weeping paperbark Melaleuca leucadendra | |
Melaleuca leucadendra (Form) | |
Melaleuca leucadendra (Leaf) | |
 Photo courtesy of Con Lokkers. | |
| Plant Family : | Myrtaceae |
| Plant Form : | tree |
| Growth Habit : | Large spreading tree, 10-30m high, with a weeping habit. |
| Fruiting Season : | Mainly May to October. |
| Description : | This tree is an indicator of the presence of a high water table.Major source of honey and pollen for bees and birds. The wood contains silica which blunts saws, has been used for house stumps and fence posts. |
| Distribution : | Northern Australia extending south in eastern Queensland to Maryborough, along fresh water streams and in seasonally wet areas. |
| Weed Status : | The leaves have been used as a decongest and inhalant, and also as a liniment, cough medicine and to flavour cooking. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (12) .. habitats seen (4) .. |
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