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Lemon Tea Tree

Lemon Tea Tree

Latin Name: Leptospermum petersonii
Description of Appearance: The Lemon Tea Tree is a small evergreen tree with lemon-scented leaves. It produces clusters of white flowers that attract bees and other pollinators.
Common Names:
  • Lemon Tea Tree
  • Lemon Scented Tea Tree
  • Lemon Myrtle Tea Tree

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Antifungal

Active Ingredients: Terpinen-4-ol, alpha-pinene
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves
Preperation Method: Topical application

Antibacterial

Active Ingredients: Terpinen-4-ol, alpha-terpineol
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves
Preperation Method: Herbal infusion

Anti-inflammatory

Active Ingredients: Citral, citronellal
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves
Preperation Method: Essential oil extraction

Active Phytochemical

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

Terpinen-4-ol

Description Terpinen-4-ol is a naturally occurring monocyclic monoterpene alcohol that is commonly found in essential oils such as tea tree oil. It is known for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Citral

Description Citral is a natural organic compound that is classified as a monoterpene and is commonly found in essential oils of citrus fruits such as lemon and lime.

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Description of Appearance: Tea tree is a small tree with narrow leaves and white fluffy flowers.
Common Names:
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Latin Name: Citrus limon
Description of Appearance: The lemon plant is a small evergreen tree with oval-shaped, bright green leaves and fragrant white flowers.
Common Names:
  • Lemon

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Description of Appearance: Lime trees are small, thorny evergreen trees with green, glossy leaves and small white flowers. The fruits are small, round, and usually greenish-yellow when ripe.
Common Names:
  • Lime
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Latin Name: Cymbopogon nardus
Description of Appearance: Citronella is a tall, aromatic grass with long, slender leaves and clusters of small flowers.
Common Names:
  • Citronella
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