Leptospermum minutifolium
Biostatus
Exotic
Conservation status
Not applicable
Category
Vascular
Structural class
Trees & Shrubs - Dicotyledons
Flower colours
White
Threats
This taxon may be prone to myrtle rust (Austropuccinia psidii) is an invasive fungus which threatens myrtle species. Learn more: myrtlerust.org.nz.
Detailed taxonomy
Genus
Family
Endemic genus
No
Endemic family
No
Ecology
Year naturalised
2006
Origin
Australia
Reason for introduction
Horticultural
Life cycle and dispersal
Repproduces exclusively by seed which is fine grained and short-lived. Capsule opens on death of branch or after fire, seed wind and gravity dispersed. Gerimates readily.
Other information
Etymology
leptospermum: Slender seed