Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
aphylla
ID:
458751

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
S. Sci. Rec. 2: 97 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458083



Common Names

  • Aphylla Tassels
  • Aphylla Pink Tassels
  • Aphylla Tassel Bush


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Description

Tetratheca aphylla (also called Pink Bells, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia and New Zealand. It has small pink flowers and grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Tetratheca aphylla 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tetratheca aphylla sub. megacarpa R.Butcher

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetratheca aphylla has small, white, star-shaped flowers with four petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetratheca aphylla 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 Tetratheca aphylla

Tetratheca aphylla is native to Australia. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Tetratheca aphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetratheca aphylla?

Tetratheca aphylla

What are the common names of Tetratheca aphylla?

Aphyllous tetratheca, Aphyllous tetratheca shrub

What is the habitat of Tetratheca aphylla?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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,