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학명: Melaleuca alternifolia (Maiden & Betche) Cheel

분류: 도금양과(Myrtaceae)

학명 풀이:

Melaleuca: 검은 줄기에 가지가 흰

alternifolia: 잎이 호생인

영명: Narrow-leaved Paperbark, Narrow-leaved Tea-tree, Narrow-leaved Ti-tree, or Snow-in-summer

 

 

사진: 2014.09.29 일자산 허브천문공원

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

위키설명

Melaleuca alternifolia, commonly known as Narrow-leaved Paperbark, Narrow-leaved Tea-tree, Narrow-leaved Ti-tree, or Snow-in-summer, is a species of tree or tall shrub in the plant genus Melaleuca. Native to Australia, it occurs in Southeast Queensland and the north coast and adjacent ranges of New South Wales. It grows along streams and on swampy flats, and is often the dominant species where it occurs.

Growth

Leaves are linear, 10–35 mm long and 1 mm wide. White flowers occur in spikes 3–5 cm long. Small woody, cup-shaped fruit are 2–3 mm in diameter.

Medicinal uses

The indigenous Bundjalung people of eastern Australia use "tea trees" as a traditional medicine by inhaling the oils from the crushed leaves to treat coughs and colds. They also sprinkle leaves on wounds, after which a poultice is applied. In addition, tea tree leaves are soaked to make an infusion to treat sore throats or skin ailments.

Characteristic of the myrtle family Myrtaceae, it is used to distill essential oil. It is the primary species for commercial production of tea tree oil (melaleuca oil), a topical antibacterial.

Tea tree oil is toxic if ingested in large amounts and may cause skin irritation if used topically in high concentrations. No deaths have been reported.

from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melaleuca_alternifolia