Conospermum scaposum

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Conospermum scaposum
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Status DECF P3.svg
Priority Three — Poorly Known Taxa (DEC)
Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Proteales
Family: Proteaceae
Genus: Conospermum
Species:
C. scaposum
Binomial name
Conospermum scaposum
Synonyms [1]

Conospermum sericeum C.A.Gardner

Conospermum scaposum is a species of flowering plant in the family Proteaceae and is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It is a low, erect shrub with linear leaves and dense spikes of blue, tube-shaped flowers covered with long, silky hairs.

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Description

Conspermum scaposum is a low, erect shrub that typically grows to a height of up to 75 cm (30 in) when in flower, otherwise to 15 cm (5.9 in). Its leaves are linear, 40–100 mm (1.6–3.9 in) long, 2.0–5.5 mm (0.079–0.217 in) wide on a petiole 25–88 mm (0.98–3.46 in) long. The leaves are glabrous, sometimes covered with velvety hairs. The flowers are arranged in panicles with few branches, each branch on a peduncle 300–750 mm (12–30 in) long, forming a dense spike on the ends of branches. The bracteoles are creamy brown, 4.5–6 mm (0.18–0.24 in) long and 1–2 mm (0.039–0.079 in) wide and covered with velvety white hairs. The flowers are blue and form a tube 2–6 mm (0.079–0.236 in) long, covered with long, silky hairs. The perianth tube is 2–6 mm (0.079–0.236 in) long, the upper lip 2.0–2.25 mm (0.079–0.089 in) long and 1.0–1.5 mm (0.039–0.059 in) wide, the upper lobe 1.5–2.0 mm (0.059–0.079 in) long and 0.25–0.5 mm (0.0098–0.0197 in) wide, the lower lip 1.5–2.0 mm (0.059–0.079 in) long and 0.25–0.5 mm (0.0098–0.0197 in) wide. Flowering occurs in August, January and February. [2] [3]

Taxonomy

Conospermum scaposum was first formally described in 1870 by George Bentham in his Flora Australiensis from specimens collected by James Drummond. [4] [5] The specific epithet (scaposum) means 'abounding in flower stalks'. [6]

Distribution and habitat

This species of Conospermum grows in low, swampy areas and on road verges from Mogumber to Lancelin and Toolibin in the Avon Wheatbelt, Geraldton Sandplains, Jarrah Forest and Swan Coastal Plain bioregions of south-western Western Australia. [2] [3]

Conservation status

Conospermum scaposum is listed as "Priority Three" by the Government of Western Australia Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions [3] meaning that it is poorly known and known from only a few locations but is not under imminent threat. [7]

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References

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  2. 1 2 Bennett, Eleanor M. "Conospermum scaposum". Flora of Australia. Australian Biological Resources Study, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water: Canberra. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
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  6. Sharr, Francis Aubi; George, Alex (2019). Western Australian Plant Names and Their Meanings (3rd ed.). Kardinya, WA: Four Gables Press. p. 302. ISBN   9780958034180.
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