Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
sphaerocarpum
ID:
227452

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Roy. Soc. New S. Wales 65: 204 (1931 publ. 1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226782

Common Names

  • Sphaerocarp Tea Tree
  • Round-fruited Tea Tree
  • Round-fruited Leptospermum

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Description

Leptospermum sphaerocarpum (also called 'Round-fruited Tea-tree', among many other common names) is a small shrub with a dense, spreading habit. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white, five-petalled flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in heathland and open forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leptospermum sphaerocarpum 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 sphaerocarpum has white flowers, small seeds and small seedlings. The flowers have five petals and are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptospermum sphaerocarpum 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 sphaerocarpum

Leptospermum sphaerocarpum can be found in Australia and New Zealand.

Leptospermum sphaerocarpum FAQ

What is the growth rate of Leptospermum sphaerocarpum?

Leptospermum sphaerocarpum has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the ideal soil type for Leptospermum sphaerocarpum?

Leptospermum sphaerocarpum prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

What is the ideal climate for Leptospermum sphaerocarpum?

Leptospermum sphaerocarpum 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-111502: Based on the initial data import
Edwin Cheel (1872-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheel' in the authors string.