Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
tasmannica
ID:
415897

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 3: t. 264 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415229

Common Names

  • Tasmannica Tetracarpaea
  • Tetracarpaea tasmannica
  • Tasmannica Tetracarpaea

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Description

Tetracarpaea tasmannica (also called Tasmanian Carpet Weed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Tasmania and New Zealand. It grows in dry, sandy and rocky soils, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tetracarpaea tasmannica is a perennial plant native to Australia. It has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant, as a source of food, and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetracarpaea tasmannica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, short, broad leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetracarpaea tasmannica is a perennial herb that grows in moist meadows, bogs, and wet areas. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist soil mix in the spring or fall and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall, by dividing the clumps and replanting the divisions.

Where to Find Tetracarpaea tasmannica

Tetracarpaea tasmannica can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas in Tasmania.

Tetracarpaea tasmannica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetracarpaea tasmannica?

Tetracarpaea tasmannica

What is the common name of Tetracarpaea tasmannica?

Tasmanian bur-reed

What is the habitat of Tetracarpaea tasmannica?

Marshes, swamps, and wet meadows

Species in the Tetracarpaea genus

Species in the Tetracarpaeaceae family

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:83296-3: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].