Biology:Wurmbea centralis
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Short description: Species of flowering plant
| Wurmbea centralis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Colchicaceae |
| Genus: | Wurmbea |
| Species: | W. centralis
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| Binomial name | |
| Wurmbea centralis T.D.Macfarl.[1]
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Wurmbea centralis is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family that is endemic to Australia .
Description
The species is a cormous perennial herb that grows to a height of 4.5–20 cm. Its pink or purplish-pink flowers appear from May to August.[2]
Distribution and habitat
The species is found in South Australia and the southern Northern Territory. It grows mainly in hilly areas among rocks.[2]
References
- ↑ Macfarlane, TD (1980). "A revision of Wurmbea (Liliaceae) in Australia". Brunonia 3 (2): 188. doi:10.1071/BRU9800145.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Wurmbea centralis". Department for Environment and Water, South Australia. 2007. http://flora.sa.gov.au/cgi-bin/speciesfacts_display.cgi?form=speciesfacts&name=Wurmbea_centralis.
Wikidata ☰ Q15546949 entry
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