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Wurmbea tubulosa, also known as Long-flowered Nancy, is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family that is endemic to Australia.[2] It is classified as Endangered under Australia's EPBC Act.[1]

Wurmbea tubulosa
Conservation status

Endangered  (EPBC Act)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Liliales
Family: Colchicaceae
Genus: Wurmbea
Species:
W. tubulosa
Binomial name
Wurmbea tubulosa

Description


The species is a cormous perennial herb that grows to a height of 10–30 cm. Its white to pink flowers appear from June to August.[2]


Distribution and habitat


The species occurs in the vicinity of Geraldton in the Avon Wheatbelt and Geraldton Sandplains IBRA bioregions of Western Australia. It grows in clay and loam soils on riverbanks and in seasonally wet areas.[2]


References


  1. "Wurmbea tubulosa — Long-flowered Nancy". Species Profile and Threats Database. Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Australia. 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  2. "Wurmbea tubulosa Benth". Florabase. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia. 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.


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