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Tea Trees

Leptospermum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Tea Trees, scientifically known as Leptospermum, is a diverse genus of shrubs and trees native to Australia and New Zealand. Renowned for their potent essential oils, these plants possess remarkable antimicrobial and healing properties. Often used in traditional medicine, they remain a cornerstone of natural skincare and holistic wellness.

Family
Myrtaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Tea Trees · Tea-Trees · 1 more
Scientific synonyms
Glaphyria · Agonomyrtus · 1 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Leptospermum

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Leptospermosis
  • Leptospermopsis
  • Glaphyria
  • Agonomyrtus
  • Fabricia
  • Macklottia

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae, it is classified under the genus Leptospermum.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Myrtales
Family Myrtaceae
Genus Leptospermum

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several continents and oceanic regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within Great Britain. The species is also found across the Macaronesian islands, specifically in the Azores and Madeira. Moving toward the African continent, it is located in East Tropical Africa. Within this region, its range extends to include both Kenya and Uganda.

Region Area
Northern Europe Great Britain
Macaronesia Azores
Macaronesia Madeira
East Tropical Africa Kenya
East Tropical Africa Uganda
Indo-China Myanmar
Indo-China Thailand
Malesia Borneo
Malesia Jawa
Malesia Lesser Sunda Is.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Leptospermum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Plant parts reported in Leptospermum
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Chemicals

Leptospermum has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CITRONELLAL, Citral, Cyanidin, Delphinidin, Leptosperin.

Chemicals reported in Leptospermum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
CITRONELLAL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Citral 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cyanidin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Delphinidin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Leptosperin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ellagic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
myricetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
quercetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

CITRONELLAL

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Citral

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Cyanidin

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Delphinidin

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Leptosperin

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

ellagic acid

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

myricetin

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

quercetin

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Activities

Leptospermum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.

Activities reported in Leptospermum
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Anticancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anticancer

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Conditions

Leptospermum has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include constipation, fever, inflammation, skin.

Conditions investigated for Leptospermum
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Constipation 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fever 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Inflammation 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Skin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Constipation

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Fever

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Inflammation

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Skin

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Preparations

Leptospermum has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oils, extracts.

Preparations reported for Leptospermum
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Essential oils 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Essential oils

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Extracts

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity