Conostylis albescens

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Conostylis albescens
Status DECF P2.svg
Priority Two — Poorly Known Taxa (DEC) [1]
Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Commelinales
Family: Haemodoraceae
Genus: Conostylis
Species:
C. albescens
Binomial name
Conostylis albescens
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Occurrence data from AVH

Conostylis albescens is a rhizomatous, tufted perennial, grass-like plant or herb in the family Haemodoraceae and is endemic to inland areas of Western Australia. It is similar to Conostylis bealiana has hairy leaves and yellowish-cream to white tubular flowers.

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Description

Conostylis albescens is a rhizomatous, tufted perennial plant with hairy, greyish-green leaves 120–170 mm (4.7–6.7 in) long and 0.8–1.5 mm (0.031–0.059 in) wide. The flowers are borne on peduncle 5–10 mm (0.20–0.39 in) long, each flower on a pedicel 10–25 mm (0.39–0.98 in) long. The perianth is yellowish cream to white and 32–40 mm (1.3–1.6 in) long with lobes 4–7 mm (0.16–0.28 in) long tinged with purple. The stamens are 2.5–3.5 mm (0.098–0.138 in) long and the style is 30–38 mm (1.2–1.5 in) long. Flowering occurs in August. [1] [3]

Taxonomy

Conostylis albescens was first formally described in 1987 by Stephen Hopper in the Flora of Australia . [4] [5] The specific epithet (albescens) means "becoming white". [6]

Distribution and habitat

This species of conostylis is found east of Merredin, where it grows on yellow sandplain in a small region of heath. [3]

Conservation status

Conostylis albescens is listed as "Priority Two" by the Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, [1] meaning that it is poorly known and from only one or a few locations. [7]

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References

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  2. "Conostylis albescens". Australian Plant Census. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
  3. 1 2 Hopper, S.D; Purdie, R.W; George, A.S; Patrick, S.J. "Conostylis albescens". Australian Biological Resources Study, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
  4. "Conostylis canteriata Hopper". APNI. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
  5. Hopper, S.D; Purdie, R.W; George, A.S; Patrick, S.J. "Conostylis albescens" (PDF). Australian Biological Resources Study, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. p. 66. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
  6. Sharr, Francis Aubi; George, Alex (2019). Western Australian Plant Names and Their Meanings (3rd ed.). Kardinya, WA: Four Gables Press. p. 129. ISBN   9780958034180.
  7. "Conservation codes for Western Australian Flora and Fauna" (PDF). Government of Western Australia Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. Retrieved 28 March 2024.