Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Cunn.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Geogr. Mem. New South Wales : 336 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459889
Common Names
- Tetratheca rubioides
- Pink-bells
- Tetratheca
Synonyms
- Tetratheca ericifolia rubioides (A.Cunn.) Benth. [unknown]
Description
Tetratheca rubioides (also called 'Pink-Flowered Tetratheca', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Australia. It is an evergreen shrub with small, pink flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Tetratheca rubioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a groundcover in areas with moist soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tetratheca rubioides is a small, white, four-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a white center.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetratheca rubioides can be propagated by seed or division. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced at least 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Tetratheca rubioides
Tetratheca rubioides is native to Australia.
Tetratheca rubioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetratheca rubioides?
Tetratheca rubioides
What is the common name of Tetratheca rubioides?
Rubioid Pink-bells
What is the natural habitat of Tetratheca rubioides?
It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woods, forests, and along streams and lakes.
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,