Tetratheca gunnii
Tetratheca gunnii Hook.f.
Tetratheca gunnii is a perennial herb in the Elaeocarpaceae family, endemic to Tasmania. It is found in the foothills of the Dazzler Range near Beaconsfield. The plant grows between 15 and 50 cm tall and has small leaves up to 5 mm long. Its flowers range in color from pale lilac to deep pink and bloom in spring.
Description
Tetratheca gunnii, described by Hook.f. in 1855, is a member of the Elaeocarpaceae family. It is native to the Dazzler Range foothills near Beaconsfield in Tasmania. The species has a compact growth form, reaching heights of 15 to 50 cm. Its leaves are small, measuring up to 5 mm in length. The flowers, which appear in spring, vary in color from pale lilac to deep pink. This plant is a part of the Tetratheca genus and is restricted to the Tasmanian region.
Distribution
Tasmania
Synonyms
Tetratheca pilosa var. calva