Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
arachnoides
ID:
227195

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gaertn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Fruct. Sem. Pl. 1: 175 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226525

Common Names

  • Spider Tea Tree
  • Spider Leptospermum
  • Spider Bottlebrush

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Synonyms

  • Leptospermum arachnoideum Sm. [illegitimate]

Description

Leptospermum arachnoides (also called Spider Tea Tree, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree with a dense, spreading habit and small, spidery leaves. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, from coastal dunes to open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Leptospermum arachnoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leptospermum arachnoides is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling has a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptospermum arachnoides can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Layering can be done by bending a stem to the ground and burying it in the soil. The stem should be kept moist until it has rooted.

Where to Find Leptospermum arachnoides

Leptospermum arachnoides is native to Australia and can be found in coastal areas and open woodlands.

Leptospermum arachnoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptospermum arachnoides?

Leptospermum arachnoides

What is the common name of Leptospermum arachnoides?

Spider Tea Tree

What is the natural habitat of Leptospermum arachnoides?

Dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands

Species in the Leptospermum genus

Leptospermum amboinense, Leptospermum arachnoides, Leptospermum argenteum, Leptospermum blakelyi, Leptospermum brachyandrum, Leptospermum brevipes, Leptospermum confertum, Leptospermum continentale, Leptospermum coriaceum, Leptospermum crassifolium, Leptospermum deanei, Leptospermum deuense, Leptospermum divaricatum, Leptospermum emarginatum, Leptospermum epacridoideum, Leptospermum erubescens, Leptospermum exsertum, Leptospermum fastigiatum, Leptospermum glabrescens, Leptospermum glaucescens, Leptospermum grandiflorum, Leptospermum grandifolium, Leptospermum gregarium, Leptospermum incanum, Leptospermum inelegans, Leptospermum javanicum, Leptospermum jingera, Leptospermum juniperinum, Leptospermum laevigatum, Leptospermum lamellatum, Leptospermum lanigerum, Leptospermum liversidgei, Leptospermum luehmannii, Leptospermum macgillivrayi, Leptospermum macrocarpum, Leptospermum madidum, Leptospermum maxwellii, Leptospermum microcarpum, Leptospermum micromyrtus, Leptospermum minutifolium, Leptospermum morrisonii, Leptospermum multicaule, Leptospermum myrsinoides, Leptospermum myrtifolium, Leptospermum namadgiensis, Leptospermum neglectum, Leptospermum nitens, Leptospermum nitidum, Leptospermum novae-angliae, Leptospermum obovatum,

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-111260: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Gaertner (1732-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaertn.' in the authors string.