Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Melaleuca leucadendra is a belonging to the . The common name, Cajuput Tree, is derived from the word kayu putih (old spelling: kaju putih) - meaning "white wood". Melaleuca leucadendra is widely distributed in northern parts of (, the and ) and is found even further north in the and on in and . The tree has thick spongy bark, similar to the '. However, the foliage of Melaleuca leucadendra is of a brighter green and has a slightly weeping habit.