Biology:Wurmbea inframediana

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Short description: Species of flowering plant

Wurmbea inframediana
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Liliales
Family: Colchicaceae
Genus: Wurmbea
Species:
W. inframediana
Binomial name
Wurmbea inframediana
T.D.Macfarl.[1]

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

  1. Macfarlane, TD (1980). "A revision of Wurmbea (Liliaceae) in Australia". Brunonia 3 (2): 182–185. doi:10.1071/BRU9800145. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Wurmbea inframediana T.Macfarlane". Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia. 2021. https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/1397. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15546664 entry