Melaleuca velutina

Description

Regelia velutina is a large shrub,sometimes a small tree growing to a height of m (0 ft),with long,straight stems.Its leaves,which are up to mm (0. in) long are arranged in alternating pairs (decussate) so that they make four rows along the stems. The flowers are reddish-orange,sometimes yellow,and arranged in almost spherical heads on the ends of branches which continue to grow after flowering.There are sepals, petals and bundles of stamens in each flower.Flowering occurs from September to November,sometimes to February and is followed by fruit which are woody capsules.