Scientific Name: Leptospermum liversidgei

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  • Pronunciation:
    lep-toe-SPUR-mum liv-er-SIDGE-ee
  • Common Name:
    lemon-scented tea tree, Swamp May
  • Type:
    Shrub
  • Family:
    MYRTACEAE
  • Flowers:
    White, summer
  • Fruit:
    Capsule
  • Vegetation Type:
    Wet Heath,
  • Species List:
    Pindari Steiner School, Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island, Girraween, Marcus Dunes, Noosa River NP, BHNR
Cultural Notes

TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential:

Leaves used as tea substitute

Identification Notes

Flowers: solitary with white petals ||Leaves: Oil glands conspicuous with lens Lemon scent when crushed 0.3-0.6 cm long. Not pungent pointed. ||Fruit: persistent.||

Associated Fauna

Ground Parrot habit.

Landscaping Notes

Noosa Council Preferred Species list. Suitable plant for appropriate soil conditions (see Vegetation type) ||Successfully propagated by Coolum Community Native Nursery.||Successfully propagated by Tin Can Bay City Farm Nursery.||Successfully propagated by Mooloolah Native Nursery||