Status:
valid
Authors:
T.D.Macfarl. & A.L.Case
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 21: 26 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920550
Common Names
- Wurmbea fluviatilis
- Fluviatilis Lily
- Wurmbea Lily
Description
Wurmbea fluviatilis (also called River Wurmbea, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial herb native to Australia and New Zealand. It has long, slender, bright green leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in summer. It is found in shallow, slow-moving streams and rivers, and in still water bodies such as ponds and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Wurmbea fluviatilis is a species of plant found in Australia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wurmbea fluviatilis has small, yellow flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wurmbea fluviatilis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from the base of the plant and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Wurmbea fluviatilis
Wurmbea fluviatilis can be found in the wetlands of North America.
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
Andrea L. Case: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Case' in the authors string.