Wahlenbergia planiflora

Wahlenbergia planiflora, commonly known as flat bluebell, is a small herbaceous plant in the family Campanulaceae native to eastern Australia.

Flat bluebell
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Campanulaceae
Genus: Wahlenbergia
Species:
W. planiflora
Binomial name
Wahlenbergia planiflora
P.J.Sm.[1][2]

The tufted perennial herb typically grows to a height of 0.12 to 0.70 metres (0 to 2 ft). It blooms throughout the year producing blue-yellow-white flowers.[3]

The species is found in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.

There are two known subspecies:

  • Wahlenbergia planiflora subsp. longipila
  • Wahlenbergia planiflora subsp. planiflora

References

  1. "Wahlenbergia planiflora". Australian Plant Name Index, IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
  2. Smith, P.J. (1992) A revision of the genus Wahlenbergia (Campanulaceae) in Australia. Telopea 5(1): 142-143.
  3. "Wahlenbergia planiflora". PlantNET. Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
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