Status:
valid
Authors:
Lam.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1792
Citation Micro:
Encycl. 3: 467 (1792)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226749
Common Names
- Willow-leaved Tea Tree
- Willow-leaved Paperbark
- Willow-leaved Leptospermum
Description
Leptospermum salicifolium (also called Willow-leaved 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 salicifolium 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 salicifolium 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptospermum salicifolium is an evergreen shrub that grows in a variety of soils and climates. It is tolerant of light frosts and can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils.
Where to Find Leptospermum salicifolium
Leptospermum salicifolium can be found in Australia and New Zealand.
Leptospermum salicifolium FAQ
What is the growth rate of Leptospermum salicifolium?
Leptospermum salicifolium has a slow to moderate growth rate.
What is the ideal soil type for Leptospermum salicifolium?
Leptospermum salicifolium prefers well-drained, acidic soil.
What is the ideal climate for Leptospermum salicifolium?
Leptospermum salicifolium 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,