- Pronunciation: lep-toe-Spur-mum liv-er-SIDGE-ee
- Common Name: lemon-scented tea tree, Swamp May
- Type: Shrub
- Family: MYRTACEAE
- Size: 1 5 metres
- Flowers: White, summer
- Fruit: Capsule
- Vegetation Type: Wet Heath,
- Species List: Pindari Steiner School, Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island, Girraween, Marcus Dunes, Noosa River NP, BHNR
Cultural Notes
TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential:
Leaves used as tea substitute
Identification Notes
Flowers: solitary with white Petals
Leaves: Oil glands conspicuous with lens Lemon scent when crushed 0.3-0.6 cm long. Not Pungent pointed.
Fruit: persistent.
Landscaping Notes
Noosa Council Preferred Species list. Suitable Plant for appropriate soil conditions (see Vegetation type)
Successfully propagated by Coolum Community Native Nursery.
Successfully propagated by Tin Can Bay City Farm Nursery.
Successfully propagated by Mooloolah Native Nursery
Associated Fauna
Ground Parrot habit.
