Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
grandifolium
ID:
227280

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 6: 299 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226610

Common Names

  • Large-Leaf Tea Tree
  • Large-Leaf Leptospermum
  • Grandifolium Tea Tree

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Description

Leptospermum grandifolium (also called Large-leaved Tea-tree, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 5 metres in height. It is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and heathlands. It has small, white flowers and dark green, glossy leaves with large leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Leptospermum grandifolium is used as an ornamental plant, for hedging and screening, and as a windbreak. It is also used in the production of honey, and its essential oils are used in perfumery and aromatherapy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptospermum grandifolium has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptospermum grandifolium is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a warm, sunny environment and should be kept in full sun. It should be watered regularly, but not allowed to sit in water. Propagation is done by taking cuttings from the tips of the branches.

Where to Find Leptospermum grandifolium

Leptospermum grandifolium is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.

Leptospermum grandifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptospermum grandifolium?

Leptospermum grandifolium

What is the common name of Leptospermum grandifolium?

Large-leaved Tea-tree

What is the natural habitat of Leptospermum grandifolium?

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,

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