EPPO Global Database

Melaleuca alternifolia(MLAAL)

Overview
Code created in: 2020-07-21

Basic information
  • EPPO Code: MLAAL
  • Preferred name: Melaleuca alternifolia
  • Authority: (Maiden & Betche) Cheel

Notes

Australia (Queensland, New South Wales). Antibacterial oil ("tea tree oil") is extracted from the foliage and is used in disinfectants and health products. 


Common names
Name Language
tea tree English