Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
pubescens
ID:
458697

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 25(II): 141 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458029

Common Names

  • Downy Tear Drops
  • Downy Spider Flower
  • Downy Bells

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Synonyms

  • Tetratheca tenuiramea Turcz. [unknown]

Description

Tetratheca pubescens (also called Soft Pink Tassels, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small pink flowers with four petals and soft hairy leaves. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the south-east of the continent.

Uses & Benefits

Tetratheca pubescens is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antifungal properties, and is also used to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, insomnia, and anxiety.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetratheca pubescens has small pink flowers with four petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetratheca pubescens 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 pubescens

Tetratheca pubescens is native to Australia.

Tetratheca pubescens FAQ

What is the common name of Tetratheca pubescens?

Common Pink-bells

What is the natural habitat of Tetratheca pubescens?

Dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands

What is the flowering period of Tetratheca pubescens?

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,