Leptospermum roei facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Leptospermum roei |
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Leptospermum
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roei
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The Leptospermum roei is a type of spreading shrub. It is only found in the southwest part of Western Australia. This plant has thin, stringy bark. Its leaves are long and shaped like an egg or a narrow wedge. It grows white or pink flowers. After flowering, it produces small fruits that release their seeds.
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What Does Leptospermum roei Look Like?
Leptospermum roei is a shrub that spreads out. It has thin, stringy bark and branches that grow straight up. Younger stems might feel silky at first.
Leaves and Flowers
The leaves of this plant are shaped like a long egg or a narrow wedge. They are about 7 to 13 millimeters long and 2 to 3 millimeters wide. They narrow down to a small stalk about 1 millimeter long.
The flowers are usually white or pink. They are about 10 to 13 millimeters wide. They grow alone or in pairs on short side branches. The flower buds have small, reddish-brown leaves called bracts at their base. These bracts fall off before the flower opens.
The base of the flower, called the floral cup, is about 3 to 4 millimeters long. It is covered with silky hairs. It narrows down to a small stem, about 1.5 to 2.5 millimeters long. The sepals, which are like small leaves protecting the bud, are about 1 to 1.5 millimeters long. The petals are about 5 millimeters long, and the stamens (which hold pollen) are about 2 millimeters long.
Flowering and Fruit
Leptospermum roei mainly flowers from August to October. After the flowers, the plant produces a small fruit called a capsule. This capsule is usually about 2.5 to 3 millimeters long. It still has parts of the sepals attached. When the seeds inside are ready, the capsule falls off the plant.
How Was Leptospermum roei Named?
The plant Leptospermum roei was first officially described in 1867. This was done by a botanist named George Bentham. He wrote about it in a book called Flora Australiensis.
Where Does Leptospermum roei Grow?
This type of teatree grows in Western Australia. You can find it in sandy areas, on gravel, or on granite rocks. It grows in specific natural areas like the Avon Wheatbelt, Coolgardie, and Mallee regions.
Is Leptospermum roei Endangered?
The Western Australian Government's Department of Parks and Wildlife has listed this plant as "not threatened." This means it is not currently at risk of disappearing.
