Leptospermum petersonii

Leptospermum petersonii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Leptospermum
Species:
L. petersonii
Binomial name
Leptospermum petersonii
Synonyms[1]
flowers

Leptospermum petersonii, commonly known as lemon-scented teatree,[2] is a species of shrub or small tree that is endemic to eastern Australia. It has thin, fibrous or flaky bark, often strongly-scented elliptic to lance-shaped leaves, white flowers and fruit that are retained for several years. It is commonly grown as an ornamental and is regarded as a minor environmental weed in some areas.

  1. ^ a b "Leptospermum petersonii". Australian Plant Census. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Leptospermum petersonii". Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. Retrieved 19 May 2020.