Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
diffusa
ID:
458738

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br. ex DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 344 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458070

Common Names

  • Diffuse Tremandra
  • Diffuse Stelligera
  • Diffuse

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Description

Tremandra diffusa (also called Diffuse 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

Tremandra diffusa 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

Tremandra diffusa 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

Tremandra diffusa is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in a sunny or partially shaded position. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Tremandra diffusa

Tremandra diffusa is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and Indonesia.

Tremandra diffusa FAQ

What is the common name of Tremandra diffusa?

Diffuse Star-flower

What is the natural habitat of Tremandra diffusa?

Dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands

What is the flowering period of Tremandra diffusa?

Late winter to early summer

Species in the Tremandra genus

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,

References

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:836212-1: Based on the initial data import