Nicotiana occidentalis subsp. hesperis
Nicotiana occidentalis subsp. hesperis is a short-lived herb native to Australia.
| Nicotiana occidentalis subsp. hesperis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Solanales |
| Family: | Solanaceae |
| Genus: | Nicotiana |
| Species: | |
| Subspecies: | N. o. subsp. hesperis |
| Trinomial name | |
| Nicotiana occidentalis subsp. hesperis (N.T.Burb.) P.Horton | |
Description
It grows as an erect annual or short-lived perennial herb, from ten to 50 centimetres high, with white flowers.[1]
Taxonomy
It was first published in 1960 by Nancy Tyson Burbidge, who give it species rank as Nicotiana hesperis.[2] In 1981, Philippa Horton demoted it to a subspecies of Nicotiana occidentalis.[3]
Distribution and habitat
It is endemic to Western Australia, being fairly widespread through mid-latitude parts. It is most common along the coast, but is also found well inland, such as north of Kalgoorlie.[1]
References
- "Nicotiana occidentalis subsp. hesperis (N.T.Burb.) P.Horton". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
- "Nicotiana hesperis N.T.Burb". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
- "Nicotiana occidentalis subsp. hesperis (N.T.Burb.) P.Horton". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
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