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Wurmbea citrina

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Wurmbea citrina
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Liliales
Family: Colchicaceae
Genus: Wurmbea
Species:
W. citrina
Binomial name
Wurmbea citrina
(R.J.Bates) R.J.Bates, 2007[1]
Synonyms
  • Wurmbea dioica subsp. citrina R.J.Bates, 1995

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

Description

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The species is a cormous perennial herb that grows to a height of 2–30 cm. The flowers are greenish-yellow with brown nectaries; they appear from early spring to autumn, after rain.[2]

Distribution and habitat

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The species is found in western New South Wales and inland South Australia. It grows on shallow sandy soils over clay, and on claypans.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Bates, Robert J (2007). "A review of South Australian Wurmbea (Colchicaceae~Liliaceae): keys, new taxa and combinations, and notes". Journal of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. 21: 75–81.
  2. ^ a b K.L. Wilson (2015). "Wurmbea citrina (R.J.Bates) R.J.Bates". PlantNET. Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Retrieved 9 September 2021.