Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
obovatum
ID:
227352

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sweet

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australas. : t. 36 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226682

Common Names

  • Oval-leaved Tea-tree
  • Oval Tea-tree
  • Oval-leaved Leptospermum

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Description

Leptospermum obovatum (also called Obovate Tea Tree, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and small, narrow leaves. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Leptospermum obovatum is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has fragrant white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptospermum obovatum has white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seed is small and oval shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptospermum obovatum is a small to medium-sized shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It has a dense, spreading habit and is very hardy. It prefers full sun to part shade and is drought and frost tolerant. It can be propagated from cuttings or seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Leptospermum obovatum

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

Leptospermum obovatum FAQ

What is the size of Leptospermum obovatum?

Leptospermum obovatum is a small shrub, growing up to 1.5m in height.

What is the flower colour of Leptospermum obovatum?

Leptospermum obovatum has white flowers.

What is the flowering period of Leptospermum obovatum?

Leptospermum obovatum flowers from late winter to early spring.

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-111404: Based on the initial data import
Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.