| Conostylis teretiuscula | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Commelinales |
| Family: | Haemodoraceae |
| Genus: | Conostylis |
| Species: | C. teretiuscula |
| Binomial name | |
| Conostylis teretiuscula | |
Conostylis teretiuscula is a rhizomatous, tufted perennial, grass-like plant or herb in the family Haemodoraceae and is endemic to the south west of Western Australia. It has flat leaves and yellow, tube-shaped flowers.
Conostylis teretiuscula is a rhizomatous, tufted perennial grass-like plant or herb with tufts up to 20 cm (7.9 in) in diameter. It has flat leaves usually 100–400 mm (3.9–15.7 in) long, 0.5–1.6 mm (0.020–0.063 in) wide with shaggy, silvery hairs. Several flowers 10.0–10.5 mm (0.39–0.41 in) long are borne on a flowering stem 45–80 mm (1.8–3.1 in) long, the flowers yellow and hairy, each on a pedicel 2.0–4.5 mm (0.079–0.177 in) long. The anthers are 2.8–4 mm (0.11–0.16 in) long and the style is 6.5–7.5 mm (0.26–0.30 in) long. Flowering occurs from July to September. [2] [3] [4]
Conostylis teretiuscula was first formally described in 1873 by Ferdinand von Mueller in his Fragmenta phytographiae Australiae , from specimens collected by Augustus Oldfield. [5] [6] The specific epithet (teretiuscula) means "somewhat terete". [7]
This species of conostylis grows in sandy soil and in clay depressions between the Irwin River and Gingin, and near Walkaway, in the Avon Wheatbelt, Geraldton Sandplains, Jarrah Forest and Swan Coastal Plain bioregions of western Western Australia. [2] [3] [4]
Conostylis teretiuscula is listed as "not threatened" by the Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. [2]
Conostylis setigera, commonly known as bristly cottonhead, is a rhizomatous, tufted perennial, grass-like plant or herb in the family Haemodoraceae and is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia.
Conostylis bealiana is a flowering plant in the family Haemodoraceae and is endemic to Western Australia. It has green flat leaves and tubular dark yellow to orange-red flowers.
Conostylis canteriata is a rhizomatous, tufted perennial, grass-like plant or herb in the family Haemodoraceae and is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It has stilted roots, flat leaves, and pale lemon-yellow tubular flowers.
Conostylis crassinerva is a rhizomatous, tufted perennial, grass-like plant or herb in the family Haemodoraceae and is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It has flat leaves and yellow tubular flowers that turn reddish as they age.
Conostylis festucacea is a rhizomatous, tufted or proliferous perennial, grass-like plant or herb in the family Haemodoraceae, and is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It has cylindrical or flat leaves and yellow flowers.
Conostylis hiemalis is a rhizomatous, tufted perennial, grass-like plant or herb in the family Haemodoraceae and is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It has flat leaves, usually with woolly grey hairs at the base, and pale yellow to cream-coloured, tubular flowers.
Conostylis latens is a rhizomatous, tufted perennial, grass-like plant or herb in the family Haemodoraceae and is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It has flat, green, usually hairy leaves, and greenish-yellow, tubular flowers.
Conostylis lepidospermoides, commonly known as sedge conostylis, is a rhizomatous, tufted perennial, grass-like plant or herb in the family Haemodoraceae and is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It has flat, yellowish-green, glabrous leaves, and lemon-yellow, tubular flowers.
Conostylis neocymosa is a rhizomatous, tufted perennial, grass-like plant or herb in the family Haemodoraceae and is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It has flat, green leaves with bristles on the edges, and yellow, tubular flowers.
Conostylis petrophiloides is a rhizomatous, tufted perennial, grass-like plant or herb in the family Haemodoraceae and is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It has flat, glabrous leaves, and yellowish-cream coloured, tubular flowers.
Conostylis phathyrantha is a rhizomatous, tufted perennial, grass-like plant or herb in the family Haemodoraceae and is endemic to the south of Western Australia. It has flat, glabrous leaves, and yellow, tubular flowers.
Conostylis prolifera, commonly known as mat cottonheads, is a rhizomatous, tufted, stoloniferous, perennial, grass-like plant or herb in the family Haemodoraceae and is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It has flat, glabrous leaves, and yellow and cream-coloured, tubular flowers.
Conostylis resinosa is a rhizomatous, tufted perennial, grass-like plant or herb in the family Haemodoraceae and is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It has flat, shiny leaves, yellow, tubular flowers and is similar to C. aurea.
Conostylis robusta is a rhizomatous, tufted, stoloniferous, perennial, grass-like plant or herb in the family Haemodoraceae and is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It has flat, green leaves with bristles on the edges, and heads of yellow flowers on a relatively long flowering stem.
Conostylis rogeri is a rhizomatous, tufted perennial, grass-like plant or herb in the family Haemodoraceae and is endemic to a small area in the south-west of Western Australia. It has small tufts, flat leaves, and a single pale yellow, tubular flower.
Conostylis seminuda is a rhizomatous, tufted perennial, grass-like plant or herb in the family Haemodoraceae and is endemic to a small area in the south-west of Western Australia. It has flat leaves and golden yellow, tubular flowers.
Conostylis seorsiflora is a rhizomatous, tufted perennial, grass-like plant or herb in the family Haemodoraceae and is endemic to the south of Western Australia. It has flat leaves and yellow, tubular flowers.
Conostylis setosa, commonly known as white cottonhead, is a rhizomatous, tufted perennial, grass-like plant or herb in the family Haemodoraceae and is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It has flat leaves and white, or pinkish maroon to purple flowers
Conostylis stylidioides is a rhizomatous, stoloniferous, perennial, grass-like plant or herb in the family Haemodoraceae and is endemic to the west of Western Australia. It has flat leaves and yellow, tube-shaped flowers.
Conostylis teretifolia is a rhizomatous, tufted, perennial, grass-like plant or herb in the family Haemodoraceae and is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It has flat leaves, short stems and yellow to reddish, tube-shaped flowers.