Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borneensis
ID:
569992

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Kern

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Blumea 9: 222 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569324

Common Names

  • Bornean Tetraria
  • Tussock Tetraria
  • Tetraria Grass

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Description

Tetraria borneensis (also called Borneo Tetraria, among many other common names) is a tufted perennial grass that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in grasslands, woodlands and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tetraria borneensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetraria borneensis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetraria borneensis is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Tetraria borneensis

Tetraria borneensis can be found in Australia, particularly in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

Tetraria borneensis FAQ

What type of soil does Tetraria borneensis prefer?

Tetraria borneensis prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

How much sun does Tetraria borneensis need?

Tetraria borneensis prefers full sun to partial shade.

How often should Tetraria borneensis be watered?

Tetraria borneensis 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

Johannes Hendrikus Kern (1903-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Kern' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315237-1: 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].