Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
namadgiensis
ID:
227341

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lyne

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Telopea 5: 319 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226671

Common Names

  • Namadgi Tea-tree
  • Namadgi Leptospermum
  • Namadgi Tea-tree

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Description

Leptospermum namadgiensis (also called Snowy River Tea Tree, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and small, narrow leaves. It is native to the Namadgi National Park in Australia and is found in alpine and subalpine heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Leptospermum namadgiensis 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 namadgiensis 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 namadgiensis 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 namadgiensis

Leptospermum namadgiensis is found in Australia, primarily in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

Leptospermum namadgiensis FAQ

What is the common name of Leptospermum namadgiensis?

Common name of Leptospermum namadgiensis is Namadgi Tea-tree

What is the native range of Leptospermum namadgiensis?

Native range of Leptospermum namadgiensis is Australia

What is the growth habit of Leptospermum namadgiensis?

Growth habit of Leptospermum namadgiensis is a small shrub

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-111395: Based on the initial data import
A.M. Lyne: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lyne' in the authors string.