Wurmbea densiflora

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Wurmbea densiflora
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Liliales
Family: Colchicaceae
Genus: Wurmbea
Species:
W. densiflora
Binomial name
Wurmbea densiflora
Synonyms
  • Anguillaria densiflora Benth.

Wurmbea densiflora is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family that is endemic to Australia.

Description[edit]

The species is a cormous perennial herb that grows to a height of 7–20 cm. Its pink flowers appear from May to September.[2]

Distribution and habitat[edit]

The species is found in the Avon Wheatbelt, Coolgardie, Geraldton Sandplains, Great Victoria Desert, Murchison and Yalgoo IBRA bioregions of western Western Australia. It grows in red loam, clay and sandy clay soils.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Macfarlane, TD (1980). "A revision of Wurmbea (Liliaceae) in Australia". Brunonia. 3 (2): 198–200. doi:10.1071/BRU9800145.
  2. ^ a b "Wurmbea densiflora (Benth.) T.Macfarlane". Florabase. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia. 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2021.