Wahlenbergia tumidifructa

Wahlenbergia tumidifructa is a small herbaceous plant in the family Campanulaceae. This species is native to Australia, where it has a wide distribution across subtropical, semi-arid and arid zones, occurring in all mainland states and territories.[1][2]

Wahlenbergia tumidifructa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Campanulaceae
Genus: Wahlenbergia
Species:
W. tumidifructa
Binomial name
Wahlenbergia tumidifructa
P.J.Sm.

The slender, erect, annual herb typically grows to a height of 0.06 to 0.7 metres (0 to 2 ft). It blooms between March and December producing blue-white flowers.

The species is found on clay pans and along drainage lines across the interior of Australia, including in the Mid West, Goldfields-Esperance, Wheatbelt and Pilbara regions of Western Australia where it grows in sandy-loamy soils.[1][2]

References

  1. "Wahlenbergia tumidifructa P.J.Sm". Atlas of Living Australia. Australian Government. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  2. "Wahlenbergia tumidifructa". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
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