Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
variabile
ID:
227484

Status:
valid

Authors:
Joy Thomps.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Telopea 3: 403 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226814

Common Names

  • Variable Tea Tree
  • Variable Leptospermum
  • Variable-leaved Tea Tree

Searching for Leptospermum variabile? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Leptospermum variabile (also called Variable Tea Tree, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 4 meters tall and has white flowers. It prefers sunny areas and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Leptospermum variabile is used as an ornamental plant, for hedging and screening, and as a windbreak. It is also used in the production of honey, and its essential oils are used in perfumery and aromatherapy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptospermum variabile has white, five-petalled flowers with a yellow centre. The flowers are followed by woody capsules containing small, black seeds. Seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

Searching for Leptospermum variabile? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Leptospermum variabile is a species of shrub in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Australia and can be grown in a variety of climates. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Leptospermum variabile

Leptospermum variabile is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Leptospermum variabile FAQ

What is the common name of Leptospermum variabile?

Variable Tea Tree

What is the natural habitat of Leptospermum variabile?

It is native to Australia and grows in moist, well-drained soils in open forests and woodlands.

What are the uses of Leptospermum variabile?

It is used for medicinal purposes, as an ornamental plant, and for its essential oils.

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-111531: Based on the initial data import
Joy Thompson (1923-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Joy Thomps.' in the authors string.