Wurmbea murchisoniana
Wurmbea murchisoniana is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family that is endemic to Australia.[2]
| Wurmbea murchisoniana | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Colchicaceae |
| Genus: | Wurmbea |
| Species: | W. murchisoniana |
| Binomial name | |
| Wurmbea murchisoniana | |
Description
The species is a cormous perennial herb that grows to a height of 10–26 cm. Its white flowers appear from July to September.[2]
Distribution and habitat
The species is found in the Avon Wheatbelt, Coolgardie, Geraldton Sandplains, Murchison and Yalgoo IBRA bioregions of Western Australia. It grows in clay, sandy clay and loam soils, where there are gilgais or rock pools.[2]
References
- Macfarlane, TD (1986). "Two new species of Wurmbea (Colchicaceae or Liliaceae s. lat.) from south-western Australia". Nuytsia. 5: 410–413.
- "Wurmbea murchisoniana T.Macfarlane". Florabase. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia. 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
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