Chamaescilla corymbosa
Chamaescilla corymbosa, commonly known as blue stars, blue squill or mudrurt, is a tuberous perennial herb species in the genus Chamaescilla. It is endemic to southern Australia.
Chamaescilla corymbosa | |
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Chamaescilla corymbosa at Kooyoora State Park, Victoria | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Asphodelaceae |
Subfamily: | Hemerocallidoideae |
Genus: | Chamaescilla |
Species: | C. corymbosa |
Binomial name | |
Chamaescilla corymbosa | |
Synonyms | |
Caesia corymbosa R.Br. |
Plants are 10 to 15 cm high and have grass-like basal leaves[2] The bright blue flowers have 6 petals (each with three nerves) and 6 stamens.[2] These appear in groups of two or more are produced from August to October in the species' native range.[2] The seed capsules contain black, glossy seeds.[2]
There are two currently recognised varieties:
- C. corymbosa (R.Br.) F.Muell. ex Benth. var. corymbosa
- C. corymbosa var. paradoxa (Endl.) R.J.F.Hend.
The species occurs in Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania.[3]
References
- "Chamaescilla corymbosa". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 12 September 2009.
- "Chamaescilla corymbosa". Electronic Flora of South Australia Fact Sheet. State Herbarium of South Australia.
- Corrick, M.G.; Fuhrer, B.A. (2001). Wildflowers of Victoria and adjoining areas. Australia: Bloomings Books. ISBN 1876473142.
External links
- "Chamaescilla corymbosa". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
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