Latin Name : | Kunzea ambigua |
English Name : | Kunzea |
French Name : | Kunzea |
Family : | Myrtaceae |
Origin : | Australia |
History and Origin
Kunzea is a shrub growing wild in Australia. It can reach up to 5 meters in height and width. Its small flowers are white and soft-looking because of the etamins being longer than the petals and abundant. Early settlers saw that native animals took refuge under this plant to sleep in order to get rid of ticks, hence its name "tick bush". Kunzea is often used as a shelterbelt or to stabilize sand dunes. Traditionally, Kunzea essential oil is used to treat respiratory problems. It is also known to bring courage and to strengthen both body and mind.