Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
shiressii
ID:
459954

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blakely

Source:
ksu

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 50: 384 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459286

Common Names

  • Tetratheca Shiressii
  • Shiressii Tetratheca
  • Tetratheca Shiressii

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Description

Tetratheca shiressii (also called Shiress' 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 shiressii 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

Tetratheca shiressii has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetratheca shiressii is a small shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Layering should be done in the spring or summer and the rooted stem should be planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Tetratheca shiressii

Tetratheca shiressii can be found in Australia, particularly in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

Tetratheca shiressii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetratheca shiressii?

Tetratheca shiressii

What is the common name of Tetratheca shiressii?

Shiress' Pink-bells

What is the natural habitat of Tetratheca shiressii?

Dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands

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,