Tetratheca nephelioides explained

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

Description

The species grows as a small, erect, clumped shrub to 40 cm in height and 80 cm wide. The deep mauve to magenta flowers appear in September.^[1]

Distribution and habitat

The range of the species lies within the Geraldton Sandplains IBRA bioregion of south-west Western Australia, some 240 km north of the city of Perth near the town of Eneabba. The plants grow on sandy, clayey, gravelly and lateritic soils.^[1]

Conservation

The species has been listed as Critically Endangered under Australia's EPBC Act. Threats include disturbance from power line and firebreak maintenance activities.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Tetratheca nephelioides R.Butcher . Amanda Spooner. 2006 . Florabase. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia . 17 October 2021.
2. Web site: Approved Conservation Advice for Tetratheca nephelioides . . 2013. Threatened Species. Department of the Environment, Australia . 17 October 2021.