MANUKA TREE What different names it has: L. scoparium: Tea-tree , Red Manuka ; K. ericoides: Tea-Tree , White Manuka . Medicines of the Maori. L. scoparium: Manuka , Krakatoa, Tea Tree , Red M anuka ; Bactericides; Manuka , Kanuka, Tree Manuka , White Manuka . New Zealand Medicinal. The manuka or Tea Tree is a common small tree or shrub found around Newzealand, particularly in drier areas were it is genetaily the dominant shrubland plant. what manuka tree looks like: One way people could use it for is: Make a drink of Manuka to make you fell better!