Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
rotundifolium
ID:
227413

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maiden & Betche) F.A.Rodway

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Roy. Soc. New S. Wales 53: 122 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226743

Common Names

  • Leptospermum rotundifolium
  • Rotundifolium Tea Tree
  • Rotundifolium Leptospermum

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Synonyms

  • Leptospermum polygalifolium rotundifolium Domin [illegitimate]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Leptospermum rotundifolium is a small shrub that is commonly used as a hedge or screen. It has fragrant white flowers and is drought tolerant. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptospermum rotundifolium 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 rotundifolium 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 rotundifolium

Leptospermum rotundifolium can be found in Australia and New Zealand.

Leptospermum rotundifolium FAQ

What is the growth rate of Leptospermum rotundifolium?

Leptospermum rotundifolium has an average growth rate.

What is the ideal soil type for Leptospermum rotundifolium?

Leptospermum rotundifolium prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

What is the ideal climate for Leptospermum rotundifolium?

Leptospermum rotundifolium prefers a temperate climate.

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-111465: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Henry Maiden (1859-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maiden' in the authors string.
Ernst Betche (1851-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Betche' in the authors string.
Frederick Arthur Rodway (1880-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.A.Rodway' in the authors string.