Wurmbea centralis is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family that is endemic to Australia.
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Liliales |
Family: | Colchicaceae |
Genus: | Wurmbea |
Species: | W. centralis
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Binomial name | |
Wurmbea centralis |
Description
editThe 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
editThe 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.
- ^ a b "Wurmbea centralis". Electronic Flora of South Australia. Department for Environment and Water, South Australia. 2007. Retrieved 3 September 2021.