Melaleuca brevifolia: is a member of the Myrtaceae family and is known as the Mallee Honey-myrtle.

The Mallee Honey-myrtle is a medium to tall shrub. Leaves are small, narrow; one centimetre long by 0.1 centimetres wide, tightly clustered and spirally arranged around the stems. An unusual feature is the two rows of glands on the under surface of the leaves.

White or cream flowers are arranged in spike-like inflorescences usually on older wood. Flowering occurs in spring and summer. Blooms are very showy.

Plants may become rather bushy and hide the flowers. Judicious pruning will keep the plants open and improve the floral display.

The Mallee Honey-myrtle has a rather disjointed distribution. The species is found in southern Western Australia then reappears in southern South Australia, including Kangaroo Island and extends into southern Victoria.

The species, in days gone by, was known as Melaleuca neglecta and Melaleuca oraria.

Propagate from seed and cuttings.

 

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