South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Leptospermum brevipes
Slender Tea-tree
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Species Information
| Synonyms |
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| Common Names |
Slender Tea-tree |
| Family |
Myrtaceae - Myrtle family. |
| Name Origin |
Leptospermum - from Greek leptos, slender, and sperma, seed, referring to narrow seeds of some species. brevipes - from Latin brevis, short, referring to stalks. |
Specimen Data - CSU 2777
| Location |
Just south of Tumbarumba on a stream side. NSW |
| Notes |
Identified by the National Herbarium Sydney. |
| Collector |
Stelling, F. |
Date |
01/09/1997 |
| Determined By |
Unknown |
Date |
01/12/1997 |
South West Slopes Revegetation Guide Information
| Regional: |
Noted in the upper Murray areas: Paddy's River-Burra Valley; Tooma; Lower Tooma-Greg Greg and Bringenbrong- Khancoban. |
| Australia: |
Qld, NSW, Vic. |
| Habitat: |
Dry sclerophyll forest, woodland and shrubland, mostly on rocky granite outcrops. |
| Habit: |
Shrub or small tree to 4 m high with smooth bark, reddish drooping branchlets and leaves mostly 1-2 cm long. |
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| Site Preference: |
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| Characteristics: |
Hardy and fast-growing. Invasive in some areas and where stocking rates low. |
| Flowering: |
White, Oct-Dec. |
| Seed Collection: |
Throughout year as seeds generally retained. Seed extremely viable and remain so for many years in storage. |
| Propagation: |
From seed or cuttings, which strike readily. Sow light scattering of seeds and cover lightly. Germinates in 2-5 |
| Regeneration: |
From seed. Regenerates quickly. |
| Timber: |
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| Shade and Shelter: |
Excellent low-level cover in windbreaks. |
| Land Protection: |
Useful in controlling streambank erosion due to soil-binding fibrous roots. |
| Wildlife: |
Excellent streamside habitat. Shade and insect source for fish. Flowers are a good pollen source for many insects, including moths and butterflies, and nectar source for birds. |
| Ornamental: |
Attractive ornamental for gardens, due to young reddish foliage and graceful habit. Prune to encourage bushiness. |
| Other: |
Cut foliage decorative and dries well. Leaves and young shoots reputedly useful in treating urinary complaints in colonial medicine. |
Note: The following information presented is only a guide, as plant characteristics vary depending on provenance (the plant's locality).
| Site/Preferred Habitat : |
rocky soils near streams |
| Rainfall(mm) : |
400+ |
| Growth Rate : |
fast |
| Tolerates : |
limited dry periods |
| Resents : |
heavy frost when young |
| Uses & Comments : |
windbreak; streambank erosion control; wildlife; ornamental |
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