Species
Leptospermum laevigatum
Etymology
Leptospermum: slender seed
Common Name(s)
Victorian tea tree
Authority
Leptospermum laevigatum (Gaertn.) F.Muell.
Family
Myrtaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Trees & Shrubs
Similar Taxa
It is easily distinguished from the New Zealand species by the almost oblong leaves and the capsules contain 7-10 cells. L. Scoparium has narrow-lanceolate or ovate leaves and capsules contain 5 cells.
Flower Colours
Red / Pink,White
Year Naturalised
1982
Origin
S.E. Australia, Tasmania
This page last updated on 26 Mar 2010