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Tetraclea coulteri
Tetraclea coulteri A. Gray
Coulter's Wrinklefruit
Verbenaceae (Verbena Family)
Synonym(s): Tetraclea coulteri var. angustifolia
USDA Symbol: TECO
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
This species is a member of the verbena family (family Verbenaceae), which includes about 75 genera and 3,000 species of herbs, shrubs, and trees, mostly of tropical and warm temperate regions. Among them, teak is a highly prized furniture wood, and Vervain, Lantana, Lippia or Frog Fruit are grown as ornamentals.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Subshrub
Leaf Shape: Obovate
Leaf Pubescence: Puberulent
Inflorescence: Cyme
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.
Fruit: Separates into nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: Cream colored tinged with red.
Distribution
USA: AZ , NM , TXFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Sibley Nature Center - Midland, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. JohnstonSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Tetraclea coulteri in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Tetraclea coulteri in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Tetraclea coulteri
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-28Research By: TWC Staff