Tetratheca setigera
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Oxalidales |
Family: | Elaeocarpaceae |
Genus: | Tetratheca |
Species: | T. setigera
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Binomial name | |
Tetratheca setigera Endl., 1837
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Synonyms | |
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Tetratheca setigera is a species of plant in the quandong family that is endemic to Australia.
Description[]
The species grows as an erect or diffuse shrub to 20–80 cm in height. The pink-purple flowers appear from August to December.[1]
Distribution and habitat[]
The species occurs within the Esperance Plains, Jarrah Forest, Swan Coastal Plain and Warren IBRA bioregions of south-west Western Australia. The plants grow on slopes, flats and swampy areas with sandy and gravelly soils.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b Grazyna Paczkowska (1996). "Tetratheca setigera Endl". Florabase. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
Categories:
- Tetratheca
- Eudicots of Western Australia
- Oxalidales of Australia
- Taxa named by Stephan Endlicher
- Plants described in 1837
- Oxalidales stubs
- Australian rosid stubs