Tea tree oil is an extract from the Melaleuca alternifolia plant native to Australia and has been used as a topical treatment by the Aborigines for centuries. (healthylivinghub.net)
Jason Sharp marked the common name «alternateleaf dogwood» in an unknown language from «Cornus alternifolia L. f.» as trusted. (eol.org)
Tea tree oil (melaleuca oil)-- Harvested from the Melaleuca alternifolia plant found in Australia, this oil has medicinal properties when applied locally; the oil is antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral. (petbusiness.com)