Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
fordiana
ID:
459942

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Butcher

Source:
ksu

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Soc. Western Australia 88: 74 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459274

Common Names

  • Tetratheca Fordiana
  • Fordiana Tetratheca
  • Tetratheca Fordiana

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Description

Tetratheca fordiana (also called Ford's Tetratheca, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of 12-18 inches. Its leaves are linear and pointed with serrated edges. Its flowers are white and borne in spikes. It is found in dry, rocky areas and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Tetratheca fordiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetratheca fordiana is a small, blue, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with round-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetratheca fordiana is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zones 9-11.

Where to Find Tetratheca fordiana

Tetratheca fordiana is native to Australia and can be found in dry and wet sclerophyll forests.

Tetratheca fordiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetratheca fordiana?

Tetratheca fordiana

What type of plant is Tetratheca fordiana?

Tetratheca fordiana is a shrub

Where is Tetratheca fordiana native to?

Tetratheca fordiana is native to Australia

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,