Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
erubescens
ID:
227243

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schauer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 1: 121 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226573

Common Names

  • Blushing Tea Tree
  • Blushing Leptospermum
  • Eruescens Tea Tree

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Description

Leptospermum erubescens (also called White Tea Tree, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has white flowers, and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leptospermum erubescens 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 erubescens has a white flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small with two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptospermum erubescens is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 2 m (6 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 erubescens

Leptospermum erubescens 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 erubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptospermum erubescens?

Leptospermum erubescens

What is the common name of Leptospermum erubescens?

Blush Tea Tree

What is the natural habitat of Leptospermum erubescens?

Leptospermum erubescens 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,

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