Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
polygalifolium
ID:
227378

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salisb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1796

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Stirp. Chap. Allerton : 350 (1796)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226708

Common Names

  • Leptospermum polygalifolium
  • Polygalifolium Leptospermum
  • Polygalifolium Tea Tree

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Description

Leptospermum polygalifolium (also called Many-Leaved 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 polygalifolium 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leptospermum polygalifolium sub. cismontanum Joy Thomps.
Leptospermum polygalifolium sub. polygalifolium
Leptospermum polygalifolium sub. howense Joy Thomps.
Leptospermum polygalifolium sub. tropicum Joy Thomps.
Leptospermum polygalifolium sub. montanum Joy Thomps.
Leptospermum polygalifolium sub. transmontanum Joy Thomps.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptospermum polygalifolium has white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptospermum polygalifolium is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 2-3 metres. It has small, dark green leaves and white or pink flowers in spring and summer. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Leptospermum polygalifolium

Leptospermum polygalifolium can be found in Australia and New Zealand.

Leptospermum polygalifolium FAQ

What is the common name of Leptospermum polygalifolium?

Common name of Leptospermum polygalifolium is Polygal-leaved Tea-tree

What is the native range of Leptospermum polygalifolium?

Native range of Leptospermum polygalifolium is Australia

What is the growth habit of Leptospermum polygalifolium?

Growth habit of Leptospermum polygalifolium 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,

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