Chamaescilla corymbosa

Chamaescilla corymbosa
Chamaescilla corymbosa at Kooyoora State Park, Victoria
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Hemerocallidoideae
Genus: Chamaescilla
Species:
C. corymbosa
Binomial name
Chamaescilla corymbosa
Synonyms

Caesia corymbosa R.Br.

Chamaescilla corymbosa, commonly known as blue stars, blue squill or mudrurt, is a tuberous perennial herb species in the genus Chamaescilla. It is endemic to southern Australia.

Plants are 10 to 15 cm high and have grass-like basal leaves[2] The bright blue flowers have 6 petals (each with three nerves) and 6 stamens.[2] These appear in groups of two or more are produced from August to October in the species' native range.[2] The seed capsules contain black, glossy seeds.[2]

There are two currently recognised varieties:

  • C. corymbosa (R.Br.) F.Muell. ex Benth. var. corymbosa
  • C. corymbosa var. paradoxa (Endl.) R.J.F.Hend.

The species occurs in Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Chamaescilla corymbosa". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 12 September 2009.
  2. ^ a b c d "Chamaescilla corymbosa". Electronic Flora of South Australia Fact Sheet. State Herbarium of South Australia.[permanent dead link‍]
  3. ^ Corrick, M.G.; Fuhrer, B.A. (2001). Wildflowers of Victoria and adjoining areas. Australia: Bloomings Books. ISBN 1876473142.


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