Leptospermum obovatum

Leptospermum obovatum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Leptospermum
Species: Leptospermum obovatum
Binomial name
Leptospermum obovatum
Robert Sweet

Leptospermum obovatum is a flowering shrub in the Myrtaceae family. The species was first formally described by Robert Sweet in 1827.[1]

It grows up to 3 metres high, 1.5 metres wide, and blooms in summer,[2] producing white flowers of 8-12mm in diameter. [3]

References

  1. "Leptospermum obovatum". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  2. "Leptospermum obovatum". Information about Australia's Flora. Australian National Botanic Gardens, Canberra. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  3. "Leptospermum obovatum". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 7 March 2015.


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