Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
811228

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.J.Bates) R.J.Bates

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 21: 80 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810562

Common Names

  • Wurmbea australis
  • W. australis
  • W. australis

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Description

Wurmbea australis (also called Southern Wurmbea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It has long, narrow leaves and bright yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Wurmbea australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for the treatment of various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wurmbea australis has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a central stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wurmbea australis can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept warm and humid. The plants should be kept in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Wurmbea australis

Wurmbea australis is native to Australia.

Wurmbea australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wurmbea australis?

Wurmbea australis

What is the common name of Wurmbea australis?

Australian Wurmbea

What is the habitat of Wurmbea australis?

It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and chaparral.

Species in the Wurmbea genus

Wurmbea densiflora, Wurmbea capensis, Wurmbea burttii, Wurmbea uniflora, Wurmbea saccata, Wurmbea biglandulosa, Wurmbea monantha, Wurmbea stellata, Wurmbea elatior, Wurmbea minima, Wurmbea kraussii, Wurmbea elongata, Wurmbea drummondii, Wurmbea dioica, Wurmbea compacta, Wurmbea centralis, Wurmbea decumbens, Wurmbea angustifolia, Wurmbea tenuis, Wurmbea tubulosa, Wurmbea odorata, Wurmbea inframediana, Wurmbea dilatata, Wurmbea deserticola, Wurmbea sinora, Wurmbea cernua, Wurmbea graniticola, Wurmbea marginata, Wurmbea tenella, Wurmbea murchisoniana, Wurmbea monopetala, Wurmbea variabilis, Wurmbea robusta, Wurmbea recurva, Wurmbea hiemalis, Wurmbea dolichantha, Wurmbea latifolia, Wurmbea calcicola, Wurmbea pusilla, Wurmbea inusta, Wurmbea pygmaea, Wurmbea spicata, Wurmbea australis, Wurmbea citrina, Wurmbea glassii, Wurmbea nilpinna, Wurmbea punctata, Wurmbea stricta, Wurmbea inflata, Wurmbea fluviatilis,

Species in the Colchicaceae family

Baeometra uniflora, Baeometra uniflora, Burchardia bairdiae, Burchardia congesta, Burchardia monantha, Burchardia multiflora, Burchardia rosea, Burchardia umbellata, Camptorrhiza indica, Camptorrhiza strumosa, Colchicum alpinum, Colchicum antilibanoticum, Colchicum arenarium, Colchicum arenasii, Colchicum asteranthum, Colchicum atticum, Colchicum autumnale, Colchicum balansae, Colchicum baytopiorum, Colchicum bivonae, Colchicum boissieri, Colchicum bulbocodium, Colchicum burttii, Colchicum chalcedonicum, Colchicum chimonanthum, Colchicum cilicicum, Colchicum confusum, Colchicum corsicum, Colchicum cretense, Colchicum crocifolium, Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum davisii, Colchicum decaisnei, Colchicum doerfleri, Colchicum dolichantherum, Colchicum eichleri, Colchicum euboeum, Colchicum fasciculare, Colchicum feinbruniae, Colchicum filifolium, Colchicum freynii, Colchicum gonarei, Colchicum graecum, Colchicum haynaldii, Colchicum heldreichii, Colchicum hierosolymitanum, Colchicum hirsutum, Colchicum hungaricum, Colchicum imperatoris-friderici, Colchicum inundatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-348815: Based on the initial data import
Robert J. Bates (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.Bates' in the authors string.