Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sol. ex Vahl) T.Koyama
Source:
wcs
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
J. Fac. Sci. Univ. Tokyo, Sect. 3, Bot. 8: 74 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569275
Common Names
- Tussock Tetraria
- Reed Tetraria
- Tetraria Grass
Description
Tetraria arundinacea (also called Reed Tetraria, among many other common names) is a small grass, usually growing up to 0.5 meters high. It is native to Australia, and is found in open woodland and heathland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tetraria arundinacea is a popular garden plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is often used as a hedge or border plant, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements and bouquets. It is also used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tetraria arundinacea is a star-shaped, four-petalled, white colour. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetraria arundinacea can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and divisions should be kept moist until established.
Where to Find Tetraria arundinacea
Tetraria arundinacea is found in Australia, mainly in the states of Victoria and New South Wales.
Tetraria arundinacea FAQ
What type of soil does Tetraria arundinacea prefer?
Tetraria arundinacea prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
How much sun does Tetraria arundinacea need?
Tetraria arundinacea prefers full sun to partial shade.
How often should Tetraria arundinacea be watered?
Tetraria arundinacea should be watered regularly, but not too often.
Species in the Tetraria genus
Tetraria arundinacea,
Tetraria australiensis,
Tetraria borneensis,
Tetraria bromoides,
Tetraria burmanni,
Tetraria capillacea,
Tetraria capillaris,
Tetraria comosa,
Tetraria compressa,
Tetraria crinifolia,
Tetraria eximia,
Tetraria fasciata,
Tetraria ferruginea,
Tetraria fimbriolata,
Tetraria flexuosa,
Tetraria fourcadei,
Tetraria involucrata,
Tetraria macowaniana,
Tetraria maculata,
Tetraria microcarpa,
Tetraria microstachys,
Tetraria mlanjensis,
Tetraria nigrovaginata,
Tetraria octandra,
Tetraria pillansii,
Tetraria pleosticha,
Tetraria pubescens,
Tetraria pygmaea,
Tetraria robusta,
Tetraria scariosa,
Tetraria secans,
Tetraria spiralis,
Tetraria stagnalis,
Tetraria thermalis,
Tetraria triangularis,
Tetraria usambarensis,
Tetraria ustulata,
Tetraria vaginata,
Tetraria cernua,
Tetraria sylvestris,
Tetraria setacea,
Tetraria raynaliana,
Tetraria pilisepala,
Tetraria breviseta,
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana,
Abildgaardia ovata,
Abildgaardia schoenoides,
Abildgaardia triflora,
Abildgaardia oxystachya,
Abildgaardia odontocarpa,
Abildgaardia macrantha,
Abildgaardia fusiformis,
Abildgaardia pachyptera,
Actinoschoenus repens,
Actinoschoenus yunnanensis,
Actinoschoenus aphyllus,
Actinoscirpus grossus,
Afrotrilepis jaegeri,
Afrotrilepis pilosa,
Amphiscirpus nevadensis,
Arthrostylis aphylla,
Arthrostylis planiculmis,
Becquerelia clarkei,
Becquerelia cymosa,
Becquerelia discolor,
Becquerelia merkeliana,
Becquerelia muricata,
Becquerelia tuberculata,
Bisboeckelera irrigua,
Bisboeckelera longifolia,
Bisboeckelera microcephala,
Bisboeckelera vinacea,
Blysmus compressus,
Blysmus mongolicola,
Blysmus rufus,
Blysmus sinocompressus,
Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter,
Bolboschoenus caldwellii,
Bolboschoenus capensis,
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis,
Bolboschoenus glaucus,
Bolboschoenus grandispicus,
Bolboschoenus laticarpus,
Bolboschoenus maritimus,
Bolboschoenus medianus,
Bolboschoenus nobilis,
Bolboschoenus novae-angliae,
Bolboschoenus planiculmis,
Bolboschoenus robustus,
Bolboschoenus schmidii,
Bolboschoenus stagnicola,
Bolboschoenus yagara,
Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii,
Bolboschoenus biconcavus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315231-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].