Romnalda ophiopogonoides

Romnalda ophiopogonoides
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asparagaceae
Genus: Romnalda
Species: R. ophiopogonoides
Binomial name
Romnalda ophiopogonoides
Conran, P.I.Forst. & Donnon[2][3]

Romnalda ophiopogonoides is a vulnerable species of flowering lily plants only known (endemic) in a restricted area of the Wet Tropics of Queensland.[1][4] In the wild, it has only been found in a few isolated locations in the vicinity of Cooper Creek.[4]

It is a small, hard-leaved lily-like plant that forms in tufts or in clumps, atop stilt-like roots. Its foliage grows up to approximately 15 cm (5.9 in) tall and has long, narrow leaves that are 6 to 12 cm (2.4 to 4.7 in) long and only 3–4 mm (0.12–0.16 in) wide. Its flower stalks are up to approximately 20 cm (7.9 in) tall, carrying clusters of the white flowers, their petals and sepals similar in appearance and 3–4 mm (0.12–0.16 in) long.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 Queensland Government (27 Sep 2013). "Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulation 2006" (PDF). Nature Conservation Act 1992. Online, accessed from www.legislation.qld.gov.au. Australia. p. 55. Retrieved 30 Nov 2013.
  2. ↑ Conran, John G.; Forster, Paul I.; Donnon, Mathew (2008). "Romnalda ophiopogonoides (Asparagales: Laxmanniaceae), a new and endangered species from the Wet Tropics bioregion of north-east Queensland" (PDF). Telopea 12 (2). pp. 167-178, figs. 3-5. Retrieved 8 Dec 2013.
  3. ↑ "Romnalda ophiopogonoides%". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), Integrated Botanical Information System (IBIS) database (listing by % wildcard matching of all taxa relevant to Australia). Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government. Retrieved 8 Dec 2013.
  4. 1 2 3 Hyland, B. P. M.; Whiffin, T.; Zich, F. A.; et al. (Dec 2010). "Factsheet – Romnalda ophiopogonoides" Check |url= value (help). Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants. Edition 6.1, online version [RFK 6.1]. Cairns, Australia: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), through its Division of Plant Industry; the Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research; the Australian Tropical Herbarium, James Cook University. Retrieved 15 Mar 2013.

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