Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
macrocarpum
ID:
227318

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maiden & Betche) Joy Thomps.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Telopea 3: 432 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226648

Common Names

  • Large-fruited Tea-tree
  • Large-fruit Tea-tree
  • Large-fruited Leptospermum

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Description

Leptospermum macrocarpum (also called Large-fruited 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 fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Leptospermum macrocarpum 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 macrocarpum has white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptospermum macrocarpum is a hardy shrub that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer from semi-hardwood cuttings. These should be placed in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Leptospermum macrocarpum

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

Leptospermum macrocarpum FAQ

What is the common name of Leptospermum macrocarpum?

Large-fruited Tea Tree

What is the growth rate of Leptospermum macrocarpum?

Moderate

What is the soil type preferred by Leptospermum macrocarpum?

Well-drained, sandy soil

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-111373: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Henry Maiden (1859-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maiden' in the authors string.
Ernst Betche (1851-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Betche' in the authors string.
Joy Thompson (1923-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Joy Thomps.' in the authors string.