Biology:Wurmbea dilatata
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Short description: Species of flowering plant
Wurmbea dilatata | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Liliales |
Family: | Colchicaceae |
Genus: | Wurmbea |
Species: | W. dilatata
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Binomial name | |
Wurmbea dilatata T.D.Macfarl.[1]
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Wurmbea dilatata 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 5–12 cm. Its pink and white flowers appear in August.[2]
Distribution and habitat
The species is found in the Avon Wheatbelt, Geraldton Sandplains and Swan Coastal Plain IBRA bioregions of western Western Australia. It grows in white, yellow and grey sands and clay soils.[2]
References
- ↑ Macfarlane, TD (1980). "A revision of Wurmbea (Liliaceae) in Australia". Brunonia 3 (2): 165–166. doi:10.1071/BRU9800145.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Wurmbea dilatata T.Macfarlane". Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia. 2021. https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/1393.
Wikidata ☰ Q15545967 entry
Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wurmbea dilatata.
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