New Zealand tea tree, manuka, manuka myrtle.

Oakeley, Dr. Henry F. (2013). Wellcome Library notes. Link

Leptospermum scoparium J.R.Forst & G.Forst Myrtaceae. New Zealand tea tree, manuka, manuka myrtle. ‘Red Damask' is a cultivar with the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Distribution: New Zealand and southeast Australia. A red-flowered form. Important in New Zealand as the source for manuka honey. The leaves were reputed to have been used to make a tea by Captain James Cook (1728-1729) on his voyages to Australia and New Zealand. Johan and George Forst, father and son, were the scientists on Cook's second voyage (1772-1775). It produces an essential oil.

Oakeley, Dr. Henry F. (2013). Wellcome Library notes. Link

Maori people have used the manuka plant for its medicinal properties for generations. Essential oil extracted from manuka leaves is used to provide some antibacterial activity. The oil is also reported to sooth itchy skin.

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Australasia, Australia, New South Wales

Australasia, Australia, Tasmania

Australasia, Australia, Victoria

Australasia, New Zealand, Chatham Is.

Australasia, New Zealand, New Zealand North

Australasia, New Zealand, New Zealand South