Status:
valid
Authors:
Joy Thomps.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Telopea 1: 203 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458049
Common Names
- Decorative Tear Drops
- Decorative Spider Flower
- Decorative Bells
Description
Tetratheca decora (also called Decorative Pink Tassels, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small pink flowers with four petals and hairy leaves. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the south-east of the continent.
Uses & Benefits
Tetratheca decora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and is used to treat a range of ailments, including colds, flu, and skin conditions. It is also used to make herbal teas and as an ingredient in cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tetratheca decora has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetratheca decora is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant should be grown in full sun to partial shade and watered regularly to keep the soil moist. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Tetratheca decora
Tetratheca decora is native to Australia.
Tetratheca decora FAQ
What is the common name of Tetratheca decora?
Decorative Pink-bells
What is the natural habitat of Tetratheca decora?
Dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands
What is the flowering period of Tetratheca decora?
Late winter to early summer
Species in the Tetratheca genus
Tetratheca neglecta,
Tetratheca pilosa,
Tetratheca pilifera,
Tetratheca paynterae,
Tetratheca paucifolia,
Tetratheca parvifolia,
Tetratheca labillardierei,
Tetratheca juncea,
Tetratheca insularis,
Tetratheca hispidissima,
Tetratheca hirsuta,
Tetratheca nuda,
Tetratheca pubescens,
Tetratheca harperi,
Tetratheca halmaturina,
Tetratheca gunnii,
Tetratheca efoliata,
Tetratheca deltoidea,
Tetratheca decora,
Tetratheca confertifolia,
Tetratheca ericifolia,
Tetratheca ciliata,
Tetratheca setigera,
Tetratheca rupicola,
Tetratheca richardsiana,
Tetratheca retrorsa,
Tetratheca remota,
Tetratheca procumbens,
Tetratheca bauerifolia,
Tetratheca aphylla,
Tetratheca affinis,
Tetratheca chapmanii,
Tetratheca fordiana,
Tetratheca glandulosa,
Tetratheca filiformis,
Tetratheca fasciculata,
Tetratheca subaphylla,
Tetratheca stenocarpa,
Tetratheca similis,
Tetratheca shiressii,
Tetratheca thymifolia,
Tetratheca virgata,
Tetratheca rubioides,
Tetratheca angulata,
Tetratheca applanata,
Tetratheca erubescens,
Tetratheca exasperata,
Tetratheca nephelioides,
Tetratheca phoenix,
Tetratheca pilata,
Species in the Elaeocarpaceae family
Aceratium archboldianum,
Aceratium brassii,
Aceratium calomala,
Aceratium concinnum,
Aceratium dasyphyllum,
Aceratium doggrellii,
Aceratium ferrugineum,
Aceratium hypoleucum,
Aceratium ledermannii,
Aceratium megalospermum,
Aceratium muellerianum,
Aceratium oppositifolium,
Aceratium pachypetalum,
Aceratium parvifolium,
Aceratium pittosporoides,
Aceratium sericeum,
Aceratium sericoleopsis,
Aceratium sinuatum,
Aceratium sphaerocarpum,
Aceratium tomentosum,
Aristotelia australasica,
Aristotelia chilensis,
Aristotelia colensoi,
Aristotelia fruticosa,
Aristotelia peduncularis,
Aristotelia serrata,
Crinodendron brasiliense,
Crinodendron hookerianum,
Crinodendron patagua,
Crinodendron tucumanum,
Dubouzetia acuminata,
Dubouzetia australiensis,
Dubouzetia campanulata,
Dubouzetia caudiculata,
Dubouzetia confusa,
Dubouzetia dentata,
Dubouzetia elegans,
Dubouzetia galorei,
Dubouzetia guillauminii,
Dubouzetia kairoi,
Dubouzetia saxatilis,
Elaeocarpus glandulosus,
Elaeocarpus tremulus,
Elaeocarpus sedentarius,
Elaeocarpus acmocarpus,
Elaeocarpus acmosepalus,
Elaeocarpus acrantherus,
Elaeocarpus acronodia,
Elaeocarpus acuminatus,
Elaeocarpus adenopus,