Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
continentale
ID:
227221

Status:
valid

Authors:
Joy Thomps.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Telopea 3: 417 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226551

Common Names

  • Continental Tea Tree
  • Continental Leptospermum
  • Continental Bottlebrush

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Leptospermum continentale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptospermum continentale has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and delicate with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptospermum continentale 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 continentale

Leptospermum continentale is native to Australia and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is commonly found in moist forests and can be purchased from nurseries.

Leptospermum continentale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptospermum continentale?

Leptospermum continentale

What is the common name of Leptospermum continentale?

Scrub Tea Tree

What is the natural habitat of Leptospermum continentale?

Leptospermum continentale is native to Australia

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-111284: Based on the initial data import
Joy Thompson (1923-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Joy Thomps.' in the authors string.