Leptospermum recurvum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
recurvum
ID:
227404
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 9: t. 893 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226734
Common Names
- Leptospermum recurvum
- Recurvum Leptospermum
- Recurvum Tea Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leptospermum recurvum (also called Curved 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 recurvum 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 recurvum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leptospermum recurvum 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 recurvum
Leptospermum recurvum can be found in Australia and New Zealand.
Leptospermum recurvum FAQ
What is the common name of Leptospermum recurvum?
Common name of Leptospermum recurvum is Curved Tea-tree
What is the native range of Leptospermum recurvum?
Native range of Leptospermum recurvum is Australia
What is the growth habit of Leptospermum recurvum?
Growth habit of Leptospermum recurvum 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-111457: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.