| Wurmbea sinora | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Colchicaceae |
| Genus: | Wurmbea |
| Species: | W. sinora |
| Binomial name | |
| Wurmbea sinora | |
Wurmbea sinora is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family that is endemic to Australia.[2]
Description
The species is a cormous perennial herb that grows to a height of 1.5–8 cm. Its white flowers appear from July to September.[2]
Distribution and habitat
The species is found in the Avon Wheatbelt, Esperance Plains, Jarrah Forest, Mallee and Warren IBRA bioregions of south-western and southern Western Australia. It grows in loam and sandy clay soils over granite rocks in seasonally-wet areas and salt marshes.[2]
References
- ↑ Macfarlane, TD (1980). "A revision of Wurmbea (Liliaceae) in Australia". Brunonia. 3 (2): 196–198. doi:10.1071/BRU9800145.
- 1 2 3 "Wurmbea sinora T.Macfarlane". Florabase. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia. 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
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