Tetratheca affinis


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

Description

The species grows as an erect, open and leafless shrub to 10–70 cm in height. The pink-purple flowers appear from August to November.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs within the Avon Wheatbelt, Esperance Plains, Jarrah Forest, Mallee and Warren Interim [Biogeographic Regionalisation for Australia|IBRA] bioregions of south-west Western Australia. The plants grow on slopes, flats and swamp edges with sandy and lateritic soils.