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==Distribution== |
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''Thysanotus scaber'' originates from [[Southwestern Australia]], East of Perth. It is considered to distributed in the [[IBRA regions]], Jarrah Forest and the Swan Coastal Plain. The Government of Western Australia's Department of Environment and Conservation considers the plants conservation code to be not threatened.<ref name="Florabase the Western Australian Flora">{{cite web|last=Paczkowska|first=Grazyna|title=Thysanotus scabers R.Br.|url=http://florabase.dec.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/1350publisher=Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australian Herbarium|accessdate=27 April 2012}}</ref> |
''Thysanotus scaber'' originates from [[Southwestern Australia]], East of Perth. It is considered to distributed in the [[IBRA regions]], Jarrah Forest and the Swan Coastal Plain. The [[Government of Western Australia|Government of Western Australia's]] [[Department of Environment and Conservation (Western Australia)|Department of Environment and Conservation]] considers the plants [[Declared Rare and Priority Flora List|conservation code]] to be not threatened.<ref name="Florabase the Western Australian Flora">{{cite web|last=Paczkowska|first=Grazyna|title=Thysanotus scabers R.Br.|url=http://florabase.dec.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/1350publisher=Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australian Herbarium|accessdate=27 April 2012}}</ref> |
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==Habitat and ecology== |
==Habitat and ecology== |
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''Thysanotus scaber'' florushes is a dry climate with low humidity. This plant grows in a region that has a [[Mediterranean climate]] with wet winters and dry summers.<ref>{{cite web|last=Bureau of Meteorology|first=Australian Government|title=Climate of Western Australia|url=http://www.bom.gov.au/lam/climate/levelthree/ausclim/ausclimwa.htm|publisher=Commonwealth of Australia|accessdate=27 April 2012}}</ref>. The native environment of the plant is Eucalypt woodlands<ref>{{cite web|last=Brittan|first=N.H|title=Occurrence Record: PERTH:PERTH2979748|url=http://biocache.ala.org.au/occurrence/7e7bf3b5-e6b3-4223-bdf4-5546dcb30e7f|publisher=Atlas of Living Australia|accessdate=1 May 2012}}</ref>. ''Thysanotus scaber'' is able to grow in soil that has excellent drainage, but is also able to grow in more sandy soil. However if the soil is too fine, it may cause the roots to rot <ref>{{cite web|title=Thysanotus|publisher=The Ramm Botanicals Trust|accessdate=29 April 2012}}</ref> . |
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==Morphology== |
==Morphology== |
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''Thysanotus scaber'' is [[monoecious]] and is attached to the ground by tuberous roots. Its leaves are usually thin and grass like. The inflorescence tends to be raceme or panicle with bisexual flowers. The plant has linear sepals, 3 m.m. wide and elliptical petals that are 8 m.m. wide. This plant is usually distinguished by its few, erect, rough textured leaves<ref>{{cite web|last=Brittan|first=N.H|title=Thysanotus scaber|url=http://www.anbg.gov.au/abrs/online-resources/flora/stddisplay.xsql?pnid=58069|publisher=Flora of Australia Online|accessdate=1 May 2012}}</ref>. Each flower usually contains 6 stamens with the inner stamens usually reduced. This species has short filaments and stigmas . There are 3 ovaries each with 2 ovules <ref>{{cite web|last=Brands|first=S.J.|title=Thysanotus scaber|url=http://zipcodezoo.com/Plants/T/Thysanotus_scaber/|publisher=zipcodezoo.com|accessdate=27 April 2012}}</ref>. |
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==Fruits and Seeds== |
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Fruits are seen as capsules and longitudinally dehiscent along the capsule wall. The seeds are spherical and black. |
Fruits are seen as capsules and longitudinally dehiscent along the capsule wall. The seeds are spherical and black<ref>{{cite web|last=Brands|first=S.J.|title=Thysanotus scaber|url=http://zipcodezoo.com/Plants/T/Thysanotus_scaber/|publisher=zipcodezoo.com|accessdate=27 April 2012}}</ref>. |
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The Thysanotus scaber, is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant with tall stems accompanied with a cluster of foliage underneath. This plant is endemic to the Southwest Australia. The flowers of this plant are bright mauve and there are 3 petals each decorated with fringed edges.
Distribution
Thysanotus scaber originates from Southwestern Australia, East of Perth. It is considered to distributed in the IBRA regions, Jarrah Forest and the Swan Coastal Plain. The Government of Western Australia's Department of Environment and Conservation considers the plants conservation code to be not threatened.[1]
Habitat and ecology
Thysanotus scaber florushes is a dry climate with low humidity. This plant grows in a region that has a Mediterranean climate with wet winters and dry summers.[2]. The native environment of the plant is Eucalypt woodlands[3]. Thysanotus scaber is able to grow in soil that has excellent drainage, but is also able to grow in more sandy soil. However if the soil is too fine, it may cause the roots to rot [4] .
Morphology
Thysanotus scaber is monoecious and is attached to the ground by tuberous roots. Its leaves are usually thin and grass like. The inflorescence tends to be raceme or panicle with bisexual flowers. The plant has linear sepals, 3 m.m. wide and elliptical petals that are 8 m.m. wide. This plant is usually distinguished by its few, erect, rough textured leaves[5]. Each flower usually contains 6 stamens with the inner stamens usually reduced. This species has short filaments and stigmas . There are 3 ovaries each with 2 ovules [6].
Fruits and Seeds
Fruits are seen as capsules and longitudinally dehiscent along the capsule wall. The seeds are spherical and black[7].
References
- ^ Paczkowska, Grazyna. of Environment and Conservation, Western Australian Herbarium "Thysanotus scabers R.Br". Retrieved 27 April 2012.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ Bureau of Meteorology, Australian Government. "Climate of Western Australia". Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
- ^ Brittan, N.H. "Occurrence Record: PERTH:PERTH2979748". Atlas of Living Australia. Retrieved 1 May 2012.
- ^ "Thysanotus". The Ramm Botanicals Trust.
{{cite web}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ Brittan, N.H. "Thysanotus scaber". Flora of Australia Online. Retrieved 1 May 2012.
- ^ Brands, S.J. "Thysanotus scaber". zipcodezoo.com. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
- ^ Brands, S.J. "Thysanotus scaber". zipcodezoo.com. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
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