Wurmbea centralis
| Wurmbea centralis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Colchicaceae |
| Genus: | Wurmbea |
| Species: | W. centralis |
| Binomial name | |
| Wurmbea centralis | |
Wurmbea centralis 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 4.5–20 cm. Its pink or purplish-pink flowers appear from May to August.[2]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The species is found in South Australia and the southern Northern Territory. It grows mainly in hilly areas among rocks.[2]
References
[edit]- ↑ Macfarlane, TD (1980). "A revision of Wurmbea (Liliaceae) in Australia". Brunonia. 3 (2): 188. doi:10.1071/BRU9800145.
- 1 2 "Wurmbea centralis". Electronic Flora of South Australia. Department for Environment and Water, South Australia. 2007. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
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