Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
coriaceum
ID:
227222

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell. & F.Muell.) Cheel & Cheel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Roy. Soc. New S. Wales 57: 128 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226552

Common Names

  • Leathery Tea Tree
  • Leathery Leptospermum
  • Leathery Bottlebrush

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Description

Leptospermum coriaceum (also called Leathery Leptospermum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Australia, where it grows in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leptospermum coriaceum 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 coriaceum 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 coriaceum is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 3 m (10 ft). It has small, narrow leaves and white or pink flowers. It is native to Australia and New Zealand and is hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Leptospermum coriaceum

Leptospermum coriaceum 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 coriaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptospermum coriaceum?

Leptospermum coriaceum

What is the common name of Leptospermum coriaceum?

Leatherwood

What is the natural habitat of Leptospermum coriaceum?

Leptospermum coriaceum 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-111285: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Edwin Cheel (1872-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheel' in the authors string.