Paper Bark or also called Caje Put Oil tree is a perennial plant that native to Australia. It is introduced to Sri Lanka as a ornamental plant for public parks and shady tree on street sideways. In some countries, the plant use for production of essential oils in herbal remedies but Not in Sri Lanka. The plant bloom pale yellow flowers and produce excellent hardwood timber for outdoors
Paper Bark trees-Melaleuca quinquenervia
| Common Classification | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Names | Cajeput, Paper Bark, White Tree | ||
| Scientific Name | Melaleuca quinquenervia | ||
| Sinhalese Name | Kaje put | ||
| Scientific Classification | |||
| Family | Myrtaceae | ||
| Genus | Melaleuca | ||
| Species | M.quinquenervia | ||
| Synonym | Melaleuca leucadendra var. albida, Metrosideros coriacea, Metrosideros albida | ||
| Ecology | |||
| Category | Ornamental | ||
| Growth Habit | Tree | Status - Native | Introduced |
| Duration | Perennial | Status (Controlling) | Cultivate |
| Propriety | |||
| Culinary / Edible | No | Other use | Industrial Timber Fire wood |
| Use as Herb | No | Poisoned / Toxin | Yes |
| Identification | |||
| Flowers of Paper Bark tree | Leaves and Fruits of Paper Bark tree | ||
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