Synonyms: 

Callistemon citrinus (Curtis) Stapf

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Myrtales

Family: Myrtaceae

Native: Australia.

Common Names

English – Bottlebrush

Malayalam –

Description:

Melaleuca citrina is a small tree with lemon-scented leaves and white bottlebrush-like flowers.

Habitat:

A large shrub to small tree.

Distribution:

south-western Australia.

Uses:

Melaleuca citrina is used for its essential oil, which is popular for its citrusy fragrance and various therapeutic properties.