Tetratheca efoliata explained

Tetratheca efoliata is a species of flowering plant in the quandong family that is endemic to Australia.

Description

The species grows as a tangled leafless shrub to 10–40 cm in height. The flowers are pink-purple or white, appearing from July to December.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The range of the species lies within the Avon Wheatbelt, Coolgardie, Esperance Plains and Mallee IBRA bioregions of south-west Western Australia. The plants grow on sandplains on yellow sand and lateritic soils.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tetratheca efoliata F.Muell. . Grazyna Paczkowska. 1996 . Florabase. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia . 19 October 2021.