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Leptospermum petersonii

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Common names

lemon-scented tea tree

Biostatus

Exotic

Conservation status

Not applicable

Category

Vascular

Structural class

Trees & Shrubs - Dicotyledons

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

Authority

Leptospermum petersonii F.M.Bailey

Endemic genus

No

Endemic family

No

Ecology

Reason for introduction

Horticultural

Life cycle and dispersal

By seed, dispersed by wind and water. Seeds usually released on death of branch.

Other information

Etymology

leptospermum: Slender seed

Manaaki Whenua Online Interactive Key

Key to the Myrtaceae of New Zealand