Wurmbea inframediana
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Wurmbea inframediana | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Liliales |
Family: | Colchicaceae |
Genus: | Wurmbea |
Species: | W. inframediana
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Binomial name | |
Wurmbea inframediana |
Wurmbea inframediana is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family that is endemic to Australia.[2]
Description
The species is a cormous perennial herb that grows to a height of 2.5–12 cm. Its pink flowers appear from June to August.[2]
Distribution and habitat
The species is found in the Carnarvon, Gascoyne, Geraldton Sandplains, Murchison and Yalgoo IBRA bioregions of western Western Australia. It grows in red sand, loam and limestone soils.[2]
References
- ^ Macfarlane, TD (1980). "A revision of Wurmbea (Liliaceae) in Australia". Brunonia. 3 (2): 182–185. doi:10.1071/BRU9800145.
- ^ a b c "Wurmbea inframediana T.Macfarlane". Florabase. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia. 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
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- Angiosperms of Western Australia
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- Taxa named by Terry Desmond Macfarlane
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