The White Tree 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 Caje Put Oil which is essential oils use in herbal remedies but Not in Sri Lanka.
The plant is closely related to Melaleuca quinquenervia (Paper Bark Tree)
The plant is closely related to Melaleuca quinquenervia (Paper Bark Tree)
The White tree - Cajeput Oil tree-Melaleuca leucadendra
| Common Classification | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Names | Cajeput Oil Tree, White Wood Tree. | ||
| Scientific Name | Melaleuca leucadendra | ||
| Sinhalese Name | Cajeput | ||
| Scientific Classification | |||
| Family | Leguminosae | ||
| Genus | Melaleuca leucadendra | ||
| Species | Melaleuca leucadendra | ||
| Synonym | Myrtus alba, Metrosideros coriacea, Kajuputi leucadendron | ||
| Ecology | |||
| Category | Ornamental | ||
| Growth Habit | Tree | Status - Native | Introduced |
| Duration | Perennial | Status (Controlling) | Cultivate |
| Propriety | |||
| Culinary / Edible | No | Other use | Industrial Timber |
| Use as Herb | No | Poisoned / Toxin | No |
| Identification | |||
| Flowers | Leaves | ||
| Fruits | |||
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