Tetratheca phoenix - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phoenix
ID:
511182
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Butcher
Source:
ksu
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 17: 123 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510514
Common Names
- Tetratheca phoenix
- Phoenix Tetratheca
- Phoenix
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tetratheca phoenix (also called Phoenix Tetrathera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Elaeocarpaceae. It is native to Australia, and is found in moist lowland forests. It is a shrub with small, oval leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Tetratheca phoenix is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tetratheca phoenix are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are slender and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tetratheca phoenix is a tropical plant native to Australia. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Tetratheca phoenix
Tetratheca phoenix is native to Australia and can be found in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 4,000 meters.
Tetratheca phoenix FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetratheca phoenix?
Tetratheca phoenix
What type of plant is Tetratheca phoenix?
Tetratheca phoenix is a flowering plant.
Where does Tetratheca phoenix grow?
Tetratheca phoenix is native to Australia.
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,
References
Ryonen Butcher (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Butcher' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77090611-1: Based on the initial data import