Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
jingera
ID:
227293

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lyne & Crisp

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 9: 301 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226623

Common Names

  • Jingera Tea Tree
  • Jingera Leptospermum
  • Jingera-Leaf Tea Tree

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Description

Leptospermum jingera (also called Jingera 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.

Uses & Benefits

Leptospermum jingera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The leaves of the plant can be used to make a tea that has a pleasant aroma and flavor.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptospermum jingera 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 jingera 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 jingera

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

Leptospermum jingera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptospermum jingera?

Leptospermum jingera

What is the common name of Leptospermum jingera?

Jingera Tea-tree

What is the natural habitat of Leptospermum jingera?

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-111350: Based on the initial data import
Michael D. Crisp (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crisp' in the authors string.
A.M. Lyne: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lyne' in the authors string.