Wurmbea murchisoniana

Wurmbea murchisoniana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Liliales
Family: Colchicaceae
Genus: Wurmbea
Species:
W. murchisoniana
Binomial name
Wurmbea murchisoniana

Wurmbea murchisoniana is a species of plant in the family Colchicaceae that is endemic to Australia.[2]

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

  1. ^ Macfarlane, TD (1986). "Two new species of Wurmbea (Colchicaceae or Liliaceae s. lat.) from south-western Australia". Nuytsia. 5: 410–413.
  2. ^ a b c "Wurmbea murchisoniana T.Macfarlane". Florabase. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia. 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.


Stub icon

This Liliales article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Stub icon

This Western Australian plant article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.