| Wurmbea inflata | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Colchicaceae |
| Genus: | Wurmbea |
| Species: | W. inflata |
| Binomial name | |
| Wurmbea inflata T.D.Macfarl. & A.L.Case[1] | |
Wurmbea inflata is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family that is endemic to Australia. The specific epithet inflata (‘bladdery’) refers to the enlarged fruits.[1]
Description
The species is a cormous perennial herb that grows to a height of 5–15 cm. Its sweet-scented pink or white flowers appear from May to June in years when there has been sufficient rainfall.[2]
Distribution and habitat
The species is found in the Carnarvon and Gascoyne IBRA bioregions of western Western Australia. It grows on shallow or sparse red loam soils on banded ironstones on the slopes of rocky hills.[2]
References
- 1 2 Macfarlane, TD; Case, AL (2007). "Wurmbea inflata (Colchicaceae), a new species from the Gascoyne region of Western Australia". Nuytsia. 17: 223–228. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
- 1 2 "Wurmbea inflata T.Macfarlane & A.L.Case". Florabase. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia. 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
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