Status:
valid
Authors:
Naudin
Source:
tro
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 12: 280 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258062
Common Names
- Noterophila tetramera
- Tetramera Noterophila
- Tetramera Noterophila Plant
Description
Noterophila tetramera (also called four-winged noterophila, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and small, needle-like leaves. It is found in dry, open woodlands and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Noterophila tetramera is an attractive ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant or as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Noterophila tetramera has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Noterophila tetramera is an annual herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.
Where to Find Noterophila tetramera
Noterophila tetramera is native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil.
Species in the Noterophila genus
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,