Scientific Name: Leptospermum polygalifolium

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  • Pronunciation:
    lep-toe-SPERM-um polly-gal-if-OLE-ee-um
  • Common Name:
    Wild May
  • Derivation:
    was Leptospermum flavescens
  • Type:
    Shrub
  • Family:
    MYRTACEAE
  • Flowers:
    White, 5-petalled flowers.
  • Fruit:
    5-valved capsule to 10mm
  • Vegetation Type:
    Eucalypt forest and Coastal Heath
  • Species List:
    EdingtonDr, Cooroibah, SBHS, Plants for Coastal Gardens, Hedges, Cooroibah26.4.09, BSDoonan, Fraser Island, Upper Yandina Creek, TAFE, Marcus Dunes, Noosa River NP, BHNR, Girraween,
Cultural Notes

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

Useful source of pollen for honey production.| Honey Production: dark amber , honey source medium pollen source medium

Bush medicine: leaves and young shoots used for urinary organs and to dissolve gravel. Used to treat cystitis. (treatment can irritate an already weak kidney - must be treated by someone with authority)

Identification Notes

Alternate leaves without sharp point 0.5-2.2 cm. Fruit/capsules resemble hot cross buns

Associated Fauna

Pollen source

Landscaping Notes

Spectacular in flower. Aromatic foliage, attractive pendulous habit when mature. Adaptable, requires sun for optimal flowering, and prefers reliable moisture.