Broad-leaved paperbark (Melaleuca quinquenervia)
Description
Melaleuca quinquenervia is a small to medium sized, spreading tree which usually grows to a height of 8-15 m (30-50 ft) high and a spread of 5-10 m (20-30 ft) but is sometimes as tall 25 m (80 ft). Young growth is hairy with long and short, soft hairs. The leaves are arranged alternately and are flat, leathery, lance-shaped to egg-shaped, dull or grey-green, 55-120 cm (20-50 in) long and 10-31 mm (0.4-1 in) wide.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Myrtales
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Family: Myrtaceae
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Genus: Melaleuca
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