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| Identification |
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Genus
Melaleuca
Species
leucadendron
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
cajeput
cajeput
Family
MYRTACEAE
Specimen number
S10393
Data source
MedPl p232;Xeri p305
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
40'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 10a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
This somewhat tender plant can only survive cold winter nights that dip to 30� Fahrenheit. It usually does best in dry soils. Melaleuca leucadendron tolerates occasional periods of drought. Cajeput tree (also known as cajuput) tolerates windy and salty seaside conditions.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
yes
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
antiseptic
antispasmodic
antineuralgic
antirheumatic
decongestant
Medicinal parts
Essential oil
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
yes
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Melaleuca leucadendron has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as an antiseptic, as an antispasmodic, as an antineuralgic and as an antirheumatic. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) Cajeput tree (sometimes called cajuput) should only be used under professional guidance. This plant is legally restricted in some countries. Only the essential oil is used in herbal preparations.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Melaleuca leucadendron is a woody perennial. Cajeput tree (locally known in some parts as cajuput) is evergreen.
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