Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) C.B.Clarke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Afric. 5: 664 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570025
Common Names
- Ustulata Tetraria
- Tetraria Ustulata
- Tetraria Ustulata Plant
Description
Tetraria ustulata (also called ustulate tetraria, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to New Zealand. It grows in lowland to montane grasslands, shrublands, and coastal dunes. It has a tufted habit with narrow, linear leaves and produces small, brownish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Tetraria ustulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Long, thin leaves with a slightly fuzzy texture.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetraria ustulata can be propagated by division of the clumps. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Tetraria ustulata
Tetraria ustulata can be found in New Zealand.
Tetraria ustulata FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Tetraria ustulata?
Tetraria ustulata prefers temperatures between 65-85 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is the ideal soil type for Tetraria ustulata?
Tetraria ustulata prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
How much sunlight does Tetraria ustulata need?
Tetraria ustulata needs full sun to partial shade.
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:1118885-2: 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].