This native tree
is commonly known as
narrow-leaved paperbark.
Melaleuca trichostachya
is described as a "dicot"
in the
Myrtaceae
family.
In the Queensland Nature Conservation Act it is classified as Least Concern.
Under the Federal Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act it is not classified.
Regarded as a wetland species in Queensland WetlandInfo.
It has been recorded in the Wide Bay district in the Queensland Herbarium Census and is
listed as occurring in the Fraser Coast region in the Atlas of Living Australia.
Reported at 29 Fraser Coast localities: Tiaro, Burrum Heads, Pacific Haven, Dundowran Beach, Sunshine Acres, Walligan, Urraween, Urangan, Craignish, Doongul, Beelbi Creek, Granville, Bidwill, St Mary, Gigoomgan, Glenorchy, Island Plantation, Maryborough, Tinana, Bauple Forest, Magnolia, Teddington, Pioneers Rest, Susan River, Owanyilla, Mount Urah, Tandora, Duckinwilla, Tuan Forest.
Fraser Coast distribution based on field reports.
AVH