Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macowaniana
ID:
570347

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Burtt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 34: 282 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569679

Common Names

  • Tetraria macowaniana
  • Macowan's Tetraria
  • Macowan's Wire Rush

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Description

Tetraria macowaniana (also called Macowan's Tetraria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 metre in height. It is native to the south-west of Western Australia and is found in heathland and shrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tetraria macowaniana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetraria macowaniana is a small, white, four-petalled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetraria macowaniana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and lightly covered. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone. Plant in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist.

Where to Find Tetraria macowaniana

Tetraria macowaniana is native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Tetraria macowaniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetraria macowaniana?

Tetraria macowaniana

What is the common name of Tetraria macowaniana?

Macowan's Tetraria

What type of habitat does Tetraria macowaniana prefer?

Moist, shady areas

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

B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315283-1: 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].