Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capillacea
ID:
570058

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Afric. 5: 659 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569390



Common Names

  • Tetraria Capillacea
  • Capillacea Tetraria
  • Capillacea


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Description

Tetraria capillacea (also called 'Hairy Tetraria', among many other common names) is a tufted perennial grass that typically grows up to 1m in height. It has linear leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in heathland and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tetraria capillacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetraria capillacea is a small, inconspicuous greenish-brown spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetraria capillacea is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought and frost tolerant. Propagation is from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer from firm, current season's growth. Place cuttings in a well-drained cutting mix and keep moist until rooted.

Where to Find Tetraria capillacea

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

Tetraria capillacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetraria capillacea?

Tetraria capillacea

What is the common name of Tetraria capillacea?

Hair Tetraria

What is the natural habitat of Tetraria capillacea?

Tetraria capillacea is found in moist, shady areas in South Africa.

Species in the Tetraria genus

Tetraria arundinacea, Tetraria australiensis, Tetraria borneensis, Tetraria bromoides, Tetraria burmanni, Tetraria capillacea, Tetraria capillaris, Tetraria comosa, Tetraria compressa, Tetraria crinifolia, Tetraria eximia, Tetraria fasciata, Tetraria ferruginea, Tetraria fimbriolata, Tetraria flexuosa, Tetraria fourcadei, Tetraria involucrata, Tetraria macowaniana, Tetraria maculata, Tetraria microcarpa, Tetraria microstachys, Tetraria mlanjensis, Tetraria nigrovaginata, Tetraria octandra, Tetraria pillansii, Tetraria pleosticha, Tetraria pubescens, Tetraria pygmaea, Tetraria robusta, Tetraria scariosa, Tetraria secans, Tetraria spiralis, Tetraria stagnalis, Tetraria thermalis, Tetraria triangularis, Tetraria usambarensis, Tetraria ustulata, Tetraria vaginata, Tetraria cernua, Tetraria sylvestris, Tetraria setacea, Tetraria raynaliana, Tetraria pilisepala, Tetraria breviseta,

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315244-1: 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].