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 with long, silky and/or dense hairs. Sepals persisting on capsule (except in L. myrtifolium)

Leaves linear-lanceolate to oblong, flat to convex, acute to acuminate or mucronate

Leaves mucronate, oblong, often convex and paler underneath. Floral tube obtuse below. Capsule more than 7 mm diam. Sepals usually persistent on the capsule. Shrubs with hard bark

Stamens up to half as long as the petals

Stamens more than half as long as the petals