Tetratheca hispidissima
Tetratheca hispidissima Steetz
Tetratheca hispidissima is a shrub in the family Elaeocarpaceae, native to Western Australia. It grows up to 0.8 m tall, often on sandy, clayey, and gravel soils in river flat and lateritic ridge habitats. The plant produces pink to purple flowers from September to December.
Description
Tetratheca hispidissima, described by Steetz in 1845, is an erect, spreading shrub belonging to the Elaeocarpaceae family. It is found exclusively in Western Australia. The shrub typically reaches heights of 0.3 to 0.8 m and is adapted to a range of soil types, including sandy, clayey, and gravel substrates. It thrives in habitats such as river flats and lateritic ridges. The flowering period of Tetratheca hispidissima occurs between September and December, during which it displays pink to purple flowers.
Distribution
Western Australia