Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
oreophilum
ID:
227356

Status:
valid

Authors:
Joy Thomps.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Telopea 3: 404 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226686

Common Names

  • Oreophilous Tea-tree
  • Oreophilous Leptospermum
  • Oreophilous Tea-tree

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Description

Leptospermum oreophilum (also called Mountain 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 oreophilum 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 oreophilum 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 oreophilum 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 oreophilum

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

Leptospermum oreophilum FAQ

What is the size of Leptospermum oreophilum?

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

What is the flower colour of Leptospermum oreophilum?

Leptospermum oreophilum has white flowers.

What is the flowering period of Leptospermum oreophilum?

Leptospermum oreophilum 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-111408: Based on the initial data import
Joy Thompson (1923-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Joy Thomps.' in the authors string.