Wurmbea centralis

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Wurmbea centralis
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Liliales
Family: Colchicaceae
Genus: Wurmbea
Species:
W. centralis
Binomial name
Wurmbea centralis

Wurmbea centralis is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family that is endemic to Australia.

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Description

The species is a cormous perennial herb that grows to a height of 4.5–20 cm. Its pink or purplish-pink flowers appear from May to August. [2]

Distribution and habitat

The species is found in South Australia and the southern Northern Territory. It grows mainly in hilly areas among rocks. [2]

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References

  1. Macfarlane, TD (1980). "A revision of Wurmbea (Liliaceae) in Australia". Brunonia. 3 (2): 188. doi:10.1071/BRU9800145.
  2. 1 2 "Wurmbea centralis". Electronic Flora of South Australia. Department for Environment and Water, South Australia. 2007. Retrieved 3 September 2021.