The efficacy and function of weeping melaleuca

Callistemon myrtaceae, evergreen shrub or small tree. Callistemon is native to Australia. Due to its unique morphological characteristics, it is now widely planted around the world as an excellent decorative and ornamental plant. So what are the effects and functions of Callistemon? Let's learn about it together.

The efficacy and function of weeping melaleuca

1. Social Benefits

The greening effect is remarkable and easy to promote. The hanging balls add color to the streetscape; the red melaleuca has a high ornamental value due to its beautiful tree posture, dense branches and leaves, peculiar inflorescence, bright red, long flowering period, and abundant fruits all year round. Therefore, whether it is planted in streets, squares, parks or residential courtyards, and whether it is planted in clusters, solitary planting, row planting or scattered planting, it is very beautiful and generous. When the flowers are in full bloom, they are full of interest and are breathtaking.

2. Gardening use

The red stem layer has a peculiar shape and bright and beautiful colors. When it blooms, it blooms like a fire tree. It can be called a rare flower of southern flowers and trees. It is suitable for planting in the center of flower beds, on both sides of the road, and on the fences and lawns of parks. In the north, it can also be potted and decorated on both sides of the sunny front door of the building in summer. It is also suitable for cutting and inserting into a bottle. It is suitable for ground planting and potted planting, garden beautification, flower viewing trees, street trees, and landscape trees. It can also be used as a windbreak, cut flowers or large potted plants, and can be trimmed and pruned to become a noble bonsai.

2. Economic Value

Callistemon is also a spice plant. Its leaflets are fragrant and can be used to extract essential oils. The fresh leaves produce 0.75% to 1.20% oil. The main component 1,8-cineole has a high content of 69.56%, which is comparable to that of the king of eucalyptus oil, eucalyptus, and is also a plant resource for producing eucalyptus oil. Its essential oil is used as a flavor for mixing cosmetics, soaps, daily necessities, and detergents, and is also used in medicine and health.