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