Wurmbea murchisoniana
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Wurmbea murchisoniana | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Liliales |
Family: | Colchicaceae |
Genus: | Wurmbea |
Species: | W. murchisoniana
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Binomial name | |
Wurmbea murchisoniana |
Wurmbea murchisoniana 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 10–26 cm. Its white flowers appear from July to September.[2]
Distribution and habitat
The species is found in the Avon Wheatbelt, Coolgardie, Geraldton Sandplains, Murchison and Yalgoo IBRA bioregions of Western Australia. It grows in clay, sandy clay and loam soils, where there are gilgais or rock pools.[2]
References
- ^ Macfarlane, TD (1986). "Two new species of Wurmbea (Colchicaceae or Liliaceae s. lat.) from south-western Australia". Nuytsia. 5: 410–413.
- ^ a b c "Wurmbea murchisoniana T.Macfarlane". Florabase. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia. 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
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- Monocots of Australia
- Angiosperms of Western Australia
- Plants described in 1986
- Taxa named by Terry Desmond Macfarlane
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