Claim: Melaleuca calothamnoides is a plant in the myrtle family, order of Myrtales from the kingdom Pantae have flowers arranged in cylindrical spikes40–50 mm (1.6–2.0 in) long and wide and blooms from July to October.
Evidence: Flowering occurs over an extended period from July to October. The flowers are arranged in cylindrical spikes that are 40–50 mm (1.6–2.0 in) long and wide. Kingdom: Plantae Order: Myrtales Melaleuca calothamnoides is a plant in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae and is endemic to a relatively small area on the west coast of Western Australia.