Wurmbea deserticola
Wurmbea deserticola is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family that is endemic to Australia.
| Wurmbea deserticola | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Colchicaceae |
| Genus: | Wurmbea |
| Species: | W. deserticola |
| Binomial name | |
| Wurmbea deserticola | |
Description
The species is a cormous perennial herb that grows to a height of 7–25 cm. Its pink-white flowers appear from May to December.[2]
Distribution and habitat
The species is found in the Central Ranges, Gascoyne, Gibson Desert, Great Victoria Desert, Little Sandy Desert and Murchison IBRA bioregions of Western Australia, its range extending just over the border to the south-western Northern Territory. It grows on sand dunes as well as red sand, lateritic loam and rocky soils.[2]
References
- Macfarlane, TD (1980). "A revision of Wurmbea (Liliaceae) in Australia". Brunonia. 3 (2): 185–188. doi:10.1071/BRU9800145.
- "Wurmbea deserticola T.Macfarlane". Florabase. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia. 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
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