Leptospermum scoparium J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.
- Common Name: Manuka, New Zealand Tea Tree
- Family: Myrtaceae Juss.
- Country of Origin: Australia, New Zealand
- Habitat: Dry, fire-prone scrub
- Uses: Oil and decoctions derived from the leaves, as well as honey made by bees from the floral nectar, are all said to have medicinal properties.
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Classification:
- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- SubClass: rosids
- Order: Myrtales
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- Family: Myrtaceae
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