Tetratheca confertifolia is a species of flowering plant in the quandong family that is endemic to Australia.
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Oxalidales |
Family: | Elaeocarpaceae |
Genus: | Tetratheca |
Species: | T. confertifolia
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Binomial name | |
Tetratheca confertifolia Steetz, 1845
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Description
editThe species grows as an erect (rarely decumbent) shrub to 10–30 cm in height. The pink or white flowers appear from August to December.[1] It's conservation code is 'Not Threatened' as per 'Conservation Codes applied to plants in Western Australia'.[2]
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Two Tetratheca confertifolia flowers with characteristic pink petals.
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A cluster of Tetratheca confertifolia flowers growing in a natural setting.
Distribution and habitat
editThe range of the species lies within the Avon Wheatbelt, Geraldton Sandplains, Jarrah Forest, Mallee and Swan Coastal Plain IBRA bioregions of south-west Western Australia.[1]
Dandaragan Plateau, Geraldton Hills, Katanning, Lesueur Sandplain, Merredin, Northern Jarrah Forest, Western Mallee are IBRA subregion it is found in.[2] The plants grow on sandy and lateritic soils.[1]
External
edit- ^ a b c Grazyna Paczkowska (1996). "Tetratheca confertifolia Steetz". Florabase. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
- ^ a b Western Australian Herbarium, Biodiversity and Conservation Science. "Florabase—the Western Australian Flora". florabase.dbca.wa.gov.au. Retrieved 20 February 2024.