Melaleuca linariifolia
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| Internal ID | UUID643fe31f316d5072165940 |
| Scientific name | Melaleuca linariifolia |
| Authority | Sm. |
| First published in | Trans. Linn. Soc. London 3: 278 (1797) |
General Uses Top
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The species yields a melaleuca-type essential oil that is used as a fragrance and flavoring ingredient in consumer goods. It is not a major source of commercial “tea tree oil,” which is defined for Melaleuca alternifolia, M. teretifolia, M. alternifolia × M. linariifolia, and M. alternifolia × M. teretifolia (ISO 4730).
Industrial and craft applications:
The essential oil is used as a fragrance in soaps, detergents, air fresheners, and household cleaners, typically at low use levels typical of fragrance compounds. The oil is also used as a flavoring agent in foods and beverages at levels consistent with flavor industry practice. No other documented industrial or craft applications have been verified for this species.
Food and beverages (non-medicinal):
The essential oil is used as a natural flavoring in processed foods and beverages. It may be included as part of “nib: niaouli oil” listings in industry-relevant compendia (e.g., FEMA GRAS, FEMA/FDA 21 CFR 172.510) in accordance with typical flavoring application levels.
Fragrance and cosmetics:
The oil functions as a perfume and deodorizing ingredient in cosmetics and personal-care products, including soaps, shampoos, and lotions, generally complying with the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) standards for fragrance materials.
Properties relevant to use:
The oil is characterized by a typically high 1,8-cineole content, which confers a fresh, cineolic aroma; it also contains monoterpenes such as α-pinene, limonene, and sabinene. These volatile constituents determine its suitability as a fragrance/flavor material.
Standards and regulation:
In fragrances, materials are assessed and used under IFRA standards and norms. The species is not covered by ISO 4730 (Melaleuca teretifolia, M. alternifolia and specified hybrids). For flavor uses, it is included under flavoring listings and relevant food additive regulations.
Sustainability and sourcing:
Commercial quantities are obtained by steam distillation of foliage and small branches. Literature indicates leaf harvesting, and oils may be sourced from cultivated or wild-harvested material. Detailed sustainability metrics (e.g., yields per hectare, growth rates) are not well documented in the referenced sources.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Melaleuca hyssopifolia | (Cav.) Dum.Cours. | Bot. Cult. ed. 2, 5: 375. 1811 (1811) |
| Melaleuca stricta | hort. ex Dum.Cours. | Bot. Cult. , ed. 2, 5: 375 (1811) |
| Metrosideros hyssopifolia | Cav. | Icon. [Cavanilles] iv. 20. |
| Myrtoleucodendron linariifolium | Kuntze | Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 241 (1891) |
| Ozandra hyssopifolia | (Sm.) Raf. | Autik. Bot. : 148 (1840) |
| Melaleuca linariifolia var. typica | Domin | Biblioth. Bot. 22(89): 456 (1928) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| English | cajeput tree |
| Spanish | melaleuca stricta |
| Spanish | myrtoleucodendron linariifolium |
| Spanish | melaleuca hyssopifolia |
| Spanish | metrosideros hyssopifolia |
| Spanish | ozandra hyssopifolia |
| French | mélaleuque à feuilles linéaires |
| Chinese | 狭叶白千层 |
| Chinese | 柳穿鱼叶白千层 |
| Chinese | 柳穿魚葉白千层 |
Germination/Propagation Top
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No germination or propagation data was added yet.
Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
Legend for the distribution data:
- Doubtful data
- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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Australasia click to expand
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Australia
- New South Wales
- Queensland
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Australia
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Northern America click to expand
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Southeastern U.S.A.
- Florida
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Southeastern U.S.A.
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000239685 |
| UNII | M2G1V7OAZ4 |
| Florida Plant Atlas | 42 |
| USDA Plants | MELI7 |
| Tropicos | 100221075 |
| INPN | 630131 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:598003-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-123749 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 655547 |
| Observations.org | 345514 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 73763 |
| Nature Serve | 2.148911 |
| IUCN Red List | 177372057 |
| IPNI | 598003-1 |
| iNaturalist | 165216 |
| GBIF | 5415842 |
| Freebase | /m/026pf0m |
| EOL | 2508583 |
| Elurikkus | 535327 |
| Calflora (Californian flora) | 12669 |
| USDA GRIN | 23806 |
| Wikipedia | Melaleuca_linariifolia |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
No reference genome is available on NCBI yet. We are constantly monitoring for new data.
Scientific Literature Top
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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| Name | PubChem ID | Canonical SMILES | MW | Found in | Proof |
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| > Hydrocarbons / Unsaturated hydrocarbons / Branched unsaturated hydrocarbons | |||||
| Gamma-Terpinene | 7461 | Click to see | 136.23 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(90)85269-L |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Monoterpenoids / Acyclic monoterpenoids | |||||
| Linalool | 6549 | Click to see | 154.25 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1080/10412905.1992.9698086 |
| Myrcene | 31253 | Click to see | 136.23 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(90)85269-L https://doi.org/10.1080/10412905.1992.9698086 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Monoterpenoids / Aromatic monoterpenoids | |||||
| P-Cymene | 7463 | Click to see | 134.22 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1080/10412905.1992.9698086 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Monoterpenoids / Bicyclic monoterpenoids | |||||
| (+-)-alpha-Pinene | 6654 | Click to see | 136.23 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1080/10412905.1992.9698086 https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(90)85269-L |
| alpha Thujene | 6451618 | Click to see | 136.23 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1080/10412905.1992.9698086 |
| Beta-Pinene | 14896 | Click to see | 136.23 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(90)85269-L https://doi.org/10.1080/10412905.1992.9698086 |
| Sabinene | 18818 | Click to see | 136.23 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(90)85269-L |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Monoterpenoids / Menthane monoterpenoids | |||||
| 2-Cyclohexen-1-ol, 3-methyl-6-(1-methylethyl)-, (1R,6R)-rel- | 85568 | Click to see | 154.25 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(90)85269-L |
| 4-Terpineol, (+/-)- | 11230 | Click to see CC1=CCC(CC1)(C(C)C)O | 154.25 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(90)85269-L https://doi.org/10.1080/10412905.1992.9698086 |
| alpha-PHELLANDRENE | 7460 | Click to see | 136.23 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(90)85269-L |
| Alpha-Terpineol | 17100 | Click to see | 154.25 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(90)85269-L |
| cis-Piperitol | 85567 | Click to see | 154.25 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(90)85269-L |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Sesquiterpenoids | |||||
| delta-Cadinene | 441005 | Click to see | 204.35 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1002/1099-1026(200009/10)15:5<352::AID-FFJ925>3.0.CO;2-R |
| Epicubenol | 12046149 | Click to see | 222.37 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1002/1099-1026(200009/10)15:5<352::AID-FFJ925>3.0.CO;2-R |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Sesquiterpenoids / Aromadendrane sesquiterpenoids / 5,10-cycloaromadendrane sesquiterpenoids | |||||
| (1aS,4aS,7aS,7bR)-1,1,7-trimethyl-4-methylidene-2,3,4a,5,6,7,7a,7b-octahydro-1aH-cyclopropa[e]azulene | 91746456 | Click to see CC1CCC2C1C3C(C3(C)C)CCC2=C | 204.35 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(90)85269-L |
| Viridiflorol | 11996452 | Click to see CC1CCC2C1C3C(C3(C)C)CCC2(C)O | 222.37 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(90)85269-L |
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| In public collections | 0 |