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Tetratheca pilosa

Tetratheca pilosa Labill.
Tetratheca pilosa
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Tetratheca pilosa is a flowering plant in the family Elaeocarpaceae, native to Australia. It is a small shrub that grows in dry sclerophyll forests, open heathlands, and woodlands. The species was first described in 1805 by French botanist Jacques Labillardière.

Description

Tetratheca pilosa belongs to the genus Tetratheca and is part of the Elaeocarpaceae family. It is found in the regions of New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, and Victoria. This shrub is adapted to a range of habitats, including dry sclerophyll forests, open heathlands, and woodlands. The species was first documented by Jacques Labillardière in 1805.

Distribution

New South Wales · South Australia · Tasmania · Victoria

Synonyms

Tetratheca ericifolia var. pilosa

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