Status:
valid
Authors:
Joy Thomps.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Telopea 3: 436 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226702
Common Names
- Leptospermum petraeum
- Petraeum Leptospermum
- Petraeum Tea Tree
Description
Leptospermum petraeum (also called Rock Tea Tree, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with white or pink flowers. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea and is found in coastal areas, on rocky hillsides, and in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Leptospermum petraeum 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 petraeum has white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seed is small and oval shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptospermum petraeum 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 petraeum
Leptospermum petraeum is found in Australia, primarily in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.
Leptospermum petraeum FAQ
What is the common name of Leptospermum petraeum?
Common name of Leptospermum petraeum is Rock Tea-tree
What is the native range of Leptospermum petraeum?
Native range of Leptospermum petraeum is Australia
What is the growth habit of Leptospermum petraeum?
Growth habit of Leptospermum petraeum 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,