Tetraclinis articulata
Tetraclinis articulata
Safety & Hazards
The heartwood of this species is known to contain several dermatologically active compounds including thymoquinone, carvacrol, s well as beta and gamma thujaplicins[1].
Cultivation Details
Tetraclinis articulata is a native of the Mediterranean region with its hot dry summers and cooler, moist to wet winters. In most parts of its range annual precipitation ranges from 300 - 500mm[2]. The tree does not grow well in moister climates, or in regions with cold winters. Requires a sunny position[3]. Succeeds in somewhat saline soils[3]. Established plants are very drought tolerant[3]. Nlike many conifers, this species can respond positively to coppicing - indeed it can survive forest fires by this method[2].
Propagation
Seed - Cite as: Temperate Plants Database, Ken Fern. temperate.theferns.info. 2026-02-21. <temperate.theferns.info/plant/Tetraclinis+articulata>
Pollinators
Wind
References
- [1]BoDD (Botanical Dermatology Database) — http://bodd.cf.ac.uk/ ↩︎Brief notes on a very wide range of plants that have reports of causing harm to the skin.
- [2]IUCN Red List of Threatened Species — http://www.iucnredlist.org/ ↩︎A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat.
- [3]A Guide to Medicinal Plants in North Africa — IUCN; Malaga, Spain · 2005 · ISBN 2-8317-0893-1 ↩︎A guide to over 100 species of medicinal herbs in N. Africa.
- [4]A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. — Usher. G. · Constable · 1974 · ISBN 0094579202 ↩︎Forget the sexist title, this is one of the best books on the subject. Lists a very extensive range of useful plants from around the world with very brief details of the uses. Not for the casual reader.
- [5]Vegetable Gums and Resins. — Howes. F. N. · Faber · ISBN 81-88818-17-8 ↩︎A very good book dealing with the subject in a readable way.