Leptospermum J.R. Forst. & G.Forst.

Stamens shorter or only slightly longer than the petals Leptospermum
Capsule persisting for several years, hard and woody. Summit of the ovary glabrous
External surface of floral tube glabrous or occasionally very shortly pubescent. Sepals falling from mature capsule (except in L. epacroideum and L. petraeum)
External surface of floral tube with long, silky and/or dense hairs. Sepals persisting on capsule (except in L. myrtifolium)