Listing of Useful Plants of the World
[formerly Listing of Potential New Crops for Australia]


NOTICE: Information on the background to this Listing is available. The analysis of numbers of papers/mentions over time was completed in 1997, using the Agricola database (1970-1996). Hard copies of the Listing (553 pages; over 4200 new crops listed with the analyses of numbers of papers over time included) are available from the publisher, Dr Rob Fletcher; see Advice on Publications Available.

The references listed below are from the Biological Abstracts database (1988-2000) and are courtesy of SilverPlatter Information. For more information re Silverplatter, go to www.silverplatter.com.


Leptospermum scoparium

 

Analysis of numbers of papers/mentions over time (Agricola database 1970-1996):

 

Source: AGRICOLA database (1970-1996)

Common Name(s): tea tree
Crop Use(s): beverage
Reference Source(s): sturtevant
Number of Papers/Mentions: 36

References (Biological Abstracts 1988-2000):

[These references are from the Biological Abstracts database and are courtesy of SilverPlatter Information. For more information re SilverPlatter, go to www.silverplatter.com. References are listed alphabetically by author within years, with most recent references first; addresses of author(s) have been included when available. To search within this page, we suggest using Find in Page, within the Edit menu of the Web Browser.]

Macnish, A. J., D. H. Simons, et al. (2000). Responses of native Australian cut flowers to treatment with 1-methylcyclopropene and ethylene. Hortscience . April 35(2): 254-255. {a} Silsoe College, Cranfield University, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4DT, UK

Scott, N. A., J. D. White, et al. (2000). Carbon and nitrogen distribution and accumulation in a New Zealand scrubland ecosystem. Canadian Journal of Forest Research. [print] August 30(8): 1246-1255. {a} Landcare Research, Palmerston North, New Zealand

Bray, J. R., W. D. Burke, et al. (1999). Propagule dispersion and forest regeneration in Leptospermum scoparium (manuka): L. ericoides (kanuka) forests following fire in Golden Bay, New Zealand. New Zealand Natural Sciences. Nov. 24: 35-52. {a} Nelson, New Zealand

Kim, E. H. and G. J. Rhee (1999). Activities of ketonic fraction from Leptospermum scoparium alone and synergism in combination with some antibiotics against various bacterial strains and fungi. Yakhak Hoeji. Dec. 43(6): 716-728. {a} College of Pharmacy, Chungnam National University, Chungnam, South Korea

Moyersoen, B. and A. H. Fitter (1999). Presence of arbuscular mycorrhizas in typically ectomycorrhizal host species from Cameroon and New Zealand. Mycorrhiza . March 8(5): 247-253. {a} Department of Plant and Soil Science, University of Aberdeen, Cruickshank Building, Aberdeen, AB24 3UU, UK

Porter, N. G. and A. L. Wilkins (1999). Chemical, physical and antimicrobial properties of essential oils of Leptospermum scoparium and Kunzea ericoides. Phytochemistry Oxford 50(3): 407-415. {a} New Zealand Inst. Crop Food Res. Ltd., Private Bag 4704, Christchurch, New Zealand

Weston, R. J., K. R. Mitchell, et al. (1999). Antibacterial phenolic components of New Zealand manuka honey. Food Chemistry 64(3): 295-301. {a} Industrial Res. Limited, P.O. Box 31-310, Lower Hutt, New Zealand

Haeberlein, H. and K. P. Tschiersch (1998). On the occurrence of methylated and methoxylated flavonoids in Leptospermum scoparium. Biochemical Systematics and Ecology 26(1): 97-103. {a} Inst. Pharmazeutische Biol., Philipps-Univ., Deutschhausstr. 174, D-35032 Marburg, Germany

Johnston, P. R. (1998). Leaf endophytes of manuka (Leptospermum scoparium). Mycological Research 102(8): 1009-1016. {a} Herbarium PDD, Landcare Res., Private Bag 92170, Auckland, New Zealand

Lis, B. M. and S. L. Hart (1998). An investigation of the actions of the essential oils of Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium) and Kanuka (Kunzea ericoides), Myrtaceae on guinea-pig smooth muscle. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology 50(7): 809-811. {a} Pharmacol. Group, King's Coll., Manresa Road, London SW3 6LX, UK

Porter, N. G., P. E. Smale, et al. (1998). Variability in essential oil chemistry and plant morphology within a Leptospermum scoparium population. New Zealand Journal of Botany 36(1): 125-133. {a} New Zealand Inst. Crop Food Res. Limited, Canterbury Agric. Sci. Centre, Private Bag 4704, Christchurch, New Zealand

Melching, S., N. Buelow, et al. (1997). Natural occurrence of both enantiomers of cadina-3,5-diene and delta-amorphene. Phytochemistry Oxford 44(7): 1291-1296. {a} Inst. Organische Chemie, Univ. Hamburg, D-20146 Hamburg, Germany

Perry, N. B., N. J. Brennan, et al. (1997). Essential oils from New Zealand manuka and kanuka: Chemotaxonomy of Leptospermum. Phytochemistry Oxford 44(8): 1485-1494. {a} Plant Extracts Research Unit, New Zealand Inst. Crop Food Research Ltd., Dep. Chem., Univ. Otago, P.O. Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand

Rhee, G. J., K. S. Chung, et al. (1997). Antimicrobial activities of a steam distillate of Leptospermum scoparium. Yakhak Hoeji 41(1): 132-138. {a} College Pharmacy, Chung Nam National Univ., South Korea

Robinson, B. H., R. R. Brooks, et al. (1997). Edaphic influences on a New Zealand ultramafic ("serpentine") flora: A statistical approach. Plant and Soil 188(1): 11-20. {a} Dep. Soil Sci., Massey Univ., Palmerston North, New Zealand

Smale, M. C., M. McLeod, et al. (1997). Vegetation and soil recovery on shallow landslide scars in Tertiary Hill Country, East Cape Region, New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Ecology 21(1): 31-41. {a} Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Res., Private Bag 3127, Hamilton, New Zealand

Burge, G. K., R. A. Bicknell, et al. (1996). Postharvest treatments to increase water uptake and the vase life of Leptospermum scoparium Forst. New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science 24(4): 371-378. {a} New Zealand Inst. Crop Food Res. Ltd., Private Bag 4005, Levin, New Zealand

Burns, B. R. and J. R. Leathwick (1996). Vegetation-environment relationships at Waipoura Forest, Northland, New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Botany 34(1): 79-92. Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Res., Private Bag 3127, Hamilton, New Zealand

Mayer, R. (1996). Three lupane derivatives from Leptospermum scoparium. Archiv der Pharmazie Weinheim 329(10): 447-450. Pharmazeutiches Inst., Univ. Bonn., Kreuzbergweg 26, D-53115 Bonn, Germany

Rogers, G. M. and J. R. Leathwick (1996). North Island seral tussock grassland. 3. The influence of heather (Calluna vulgaris) on rates of change from tussock grassland to shrubland. New Zealand Journal of Botany 34(4): 473-487. {a} Dep. Conservation, P.O. Box 5244, Dunedin, New Zealand

Bergin, D. O., M. O. Kimberley, et al. (1995). Protective value of regenerating tea tree stands on erosion-prone hill country, East Coast, North Island, New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Forestry Science 25(1): 3-19. {a} New Zealand Forest Res. Inst., Private Bag 3020, Rotorua, New Zealand

Bicknell, R. (1995). Breeding cut flower cultivars of Leptospermum using interspecific hybridisation. New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science 23(4): 415-421. New Zealand Inst. Crop and Food Res. Limited, Private Bag 4704, Christchurch, New Zealand

Cooper, A. B., C. M. Smith, et al. (1995). Effects of riparian set-aside on soil characteristics in an agricultural landscape: Implications for nutrient transport and retention. Agriculture Ecosystems and Environment 55(1): 61-67. {a} Natl. Inst. Water Atmospheric Res., PO Box 11-115, Hamilton, New Zealand

Greer, D. H. and L. A. Robinson (1995). Temperature control of the development of frost hardiness in two populations of Leptospermum scoparium. Tree Physiology 15(6): 399-404. Plant Physiol. Group, Horticulture and Food Res. Inst., Private Bag 11030, Palmerston North, New Zealand

Haberlein, H. and K. P. Tschiersch (1994). 2,5-Dihydroxy-7-methoxy-6,8-dimethylflavan-3-one a novel flavonoid from Leptospermum scoparium: In vitro affinity to the benzodiazepine binding site of the GABA-A receptor-chloride channel complex. Pharmazie 49(11): 860. {a} Inst. Pharmazeutische Biol., Deutschhausstrase 17 1/2, D-35037 Marburg, Germany

Haberlein, H., K. P. Tschiersch, et al. (1994). Flavonoids from Leptospermum scoparium with affinity to the benzodiazepine receptor characterized by structure activity relationships and in vivo studies of a plant extract. Pharmazie 49(12): 912-922. {a} Inst. Pharmazeutische Biol., Philipps-Univ. Marburg, Deutschhausstr. 17 1/2, D-35037 Marburg, Germany

Haeberlein, H. and K. P. Tschiersch (1994). Triterpenoids and flavonoids from Leptospermum scoparium. Phytochemistry Oxford 35(3): 765-768. Institut Pharmazeutische Biologie, Deutschhausstrasse 17 1|2, D-3550 Marburg, Germany

Patel, R. N. (1994). Wood anatomy of the dicotyledons indigenous to New Zealand 23. Myrtaceae-subfam. Leptospermoideae (part I). New Zealand Journal of Botany 32(1): 95-112. Manaaki Whenua Landcare Res., P.O. Box 69, Lincoln, New Zealand

Reitsma, L. (1994). The frost resistance of some native plants from the central volcanic plateau, North Island, New Zealand, in relation to plant succession. New Zealand Journal of Botany 32(2): 217-226. Sch. Biological Sci., Victoria Univ. of Wellington, PO Box 600, Wellington, New Zealand

Rogers, G. M. and J. R. Leathwick (1994). North Island seral tussock grasslands 2. Autogenic succession: Change of tussock grassland to shrubland. New Zealand Journal of Botany 32(3): 287-303. Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Res., Private Bag 3052, Rotorua, New Zealand

Rogers, G. M. and M. S. McGlone (1994). A history of Kaiparoro clearing and the limits of Nothofagus in the northern Tararua Range, New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Botany 32(4): 463-482. {a} Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Res., Private Bag 3127, Hamilton, New Zealand

Burrows, C. J. and J. M. Lord (1993). Recent colonisation by Nothofagus fusca at Cass, Canterbury. New Zealand Journal of Botany 31(2): 139-146. {a} Dep. Plant and Microbial Sci., Univ. Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, New Zealand

Keller, S., B. Paerli, et al. (1993). Influence of fungicides on the insect pathogenic fungus Beauveria brongniartii (SACC.) PETCH. Anzeiger fuer Schaedlingskunde Pflanzenschutz Umweltschutz 66(6): 108-114. Forschungsanstalt landw. Pflanzenbau, Postfach, CH-8046 Zuerich

Lee, W. G., M. Fenner, et al. (1993). Pattern of natural regeneration of narrow-leaved snow tussock Chionochloa rigida ssp. rigida in central Otago, New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Botany 31(2): 117-125. {a} Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Research, Private Bag 1930, Dunedin, New Zealand

Mayer, R. (1993). A beta-hydroxychalcone from Leptospermum scoparium. Planta Medica 59(3): 269-271. Pharmazeutisches Inst., Univ. Bonn, Kreuzbergweg 26, D(W)-5300 Bonn, Germany

Pallenbach, E., E. Scholz, et al. (1993). Proanthocyanidins from Quercus petraea bark. Planta Medica 59(3): 264-268. {a} Inst. Pharmazeutische Biologie, Schaenzlestr. 1, D(W)-7800 Freiburg, Germany

Wilkins, A. L., Y. Lu, et al. (1993). Extractable organic substances from New Zealand unifloral manuka (Leptospermum scoparium) honeys. Journal of Apicultural Research 32(1): 3-9. {a} De. Chem., Univ. Waikato, Private Bag 3105, Hamilton, New Zealand

Calder, J., J. B. Wilson, et al. (1992). Fire, succession and reserve management in a New Zealand snow tussock grassland. Biological Conservation 62(1): 35-45.

Harris, W., N. G. Porter, et al. (1992). Observations on biosystematic relationships of Kunzea sinclairii and on an intergeneric hybrid Kunzea sinclairii x Leptospermum scoparium. New Zealand Journal of Botany 30(3): 213-230. {a} Landcare Res. N.Z. Ltd., P.O. Box 69, Lincoln, Canterbury, New Zealand

Tanner, C. C. (1992). A review of cattle grazing effects on lake margin vegetation with observations from Dune Lakes in Northland, New Zealand. New Zealand Natural Sciences 19: 1-14. Natl. Inst. Water Atmospheric Res., Ruakura Agric. Cent., Private Bag 3123, Hamilton, New Zealand

Williams, P. A. (1992). Hakea salicifolia: Biology and role in succession in Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand. Journal Of The Royal Society Of New Zealand 22(1): 1-18.

Allen, K. L., P. C. Molan, et al. (1991). A survey of the antibacterial activity of some New Zealand honeys. Journal Of Pharmacy And Pharmacology 43(12): 817-822.

Braun, R. H. and D. W. M. Leung (1991). Establishment and clonal propagation of in vitro plantlets of Leptospermum scoparium. New Zealand Natural Sciences 18: 39-44.

Greer, D. H., L. A. Muir, et al. (1991). Seasonal frost hardiness in Leptospermum scoparium seedlings from diverse sites throughout New Zealand. New Zealand Journal Of Botany 29(2): 207-212.

Harris, W. and L. Decourtye (1991). Winter climatic comparison between France and New Zealand: Effects of frost damage on populations of Leptospermum scoparium JR et G Forst grown at three locations in France. Agronomie 11(10): 847-862.

Mather, L. J. and P. A. Williams (1990). Phenology, seed ecology, and age structure of Spanish heath (Erica lusitanica) in Canterbury, New Zealand. New Zealand Journal Of Botany 28(3): 207-216.

Williams, P. A., S. Courtney, et al. (1990). Pakihi and surrounding vegetation in North Westland, South Island (New Zealand). Journal Of The Royal Society Of New Zealand 20(2): 179-204.

Lambert, M. G., G. A. Jung, et al. (1989). Forage shrubs in North Island (New Zealand) hill country: 1. Forage production. New Zealand Journal Of Agricultural Research 32(4): 477-484.

Lambert, M. G., G. A. Jung, et al. (1989). Forage shrubs in North Island (New Zealand) hill country: 2. Sheep and goat preferences. New Zealand Journal Of Agricultural Research 32(4): 485-490.

Lambert, M. G., G. A. Jung, et al. (1989). Forage shrubs in North Island (New Zealand) hill country: 3. Forage digestibility. New Zealand Journal Of Agricultural Research 32(4): 491-498.

Lambert, M. G., G. A. Jung, et al. (1989). Forage shrubs in North Island (New Zealand) hill country: 4. Chemical composition and conclusions. New Zealand Journal Of Agricultural Research 32(4): 499-506.

Mark, A. F., K. J. M. Dickinson, et al. (1989). Forest succession on landslides in the Fiord Ecological Region, southwestern New Zealand. New Zealand Journal Of Botany 27(3): 369-390.

Scott, D., R. D. Dick, et al. (1988). Changes in the tussock grasslands in the central Waimakariri River basin, Canterbury, New Zealand, 1947-1981. New Zealand Journal Of Botany 26(2): 197-222.

Tan, S. T., P. T. Holland, et al. (1988). Extractives from New Zealand honeys: 1. White clover, manuka, and kanuka unifloral honeys. Journal Of Agricultural And Food Chemistry 36(3): 453-460.

Visser, F. R., J. M. Allen, et al. (1988). The effect of heat on the volatile flavor fraction from a unifloral honey. Journal Of Apicultural Research 27(3): 175-181.

Warrington, I. J. and C. J. Stanley (1987). Seasonal frost tolerance of some ornamental, indigenous New Zealand plant species in the genera Astelia, Dicksonia, Leptospermum, Metrosideros, Phormium, Pittosporum, and Sophora. New Zealand Journal Of Experimental Agriculture 15(3): 357-366.

Bannister, P. (1986). Winter frost resistance of leaves of some plants growing in Dunedin, New Zealand, in winter 1985. New Zealand Journal Of Botany 24(3): 505-507.

McIntosh, P. D. and W. G. Lee (1986). Soil-vegetation relationship on the Dun Mountain Ophiolite Belt at West Dome, Southland, New Zealand. Journal Of The Royal Society Of New Zealand 16(4): 363-380.

Zieslin, N. and V. Gottesman (1986). Environmental factors involved in growth, flowering and post-harvest behavior of flowers of Leptospermum scoparium J. R. and G. Forst. Israel Journal Of Botany Basic And Applied Plant Sciences 35(2): 101-108.

Moar, N. T. (1985). Pollen analysis of New Zealand honey. New Zealand Journal Of Agricultural Research 28(1): 39-70.

Watson, A. and C. O'Loughlin (1985). Morphology, strength, and biomass of manuka roots and their influence on slope stability. New Zealand Journal Of Forestry Science 15(3): 337-348.

Ronghua, Y., A. F. Mark, et al. (1984). Aspects of the ecology of the indigenous shrub Leptospermum scoparium (Myrtaceae) in New Zealand. New Zealand Journal Of Botany 22(4): 483-508.

Hoggart, R. M. and A. E. Clarke (1571). Arabinogalactans are common components of angiosperm styles. Phytochemistry 23(8): 1571-1574.

Mayer, R. (1340). Flavonoids from Leptospermum scoparium. Phytochemistry 29(4): 1340-1342.


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