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==Habitat and ecology== |
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''Thysanotus multiflorus'' flourishes in 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> ''Thysanotus multiflorus'' 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=27 April 2012}}</ref> |
''Thysanotus multiflorus'' flourishes in 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 [[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> ''Thysanotus multiflorus'' 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=27 April 2012}}</ref> |
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==Morphology== |
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''Thysanotus multiflorus'' has fibrous roots. It has clusters of bright flowers with 3 [[mauve]]-colored elliptic petals and fringed edges. Each flower usually contains 3 stamens with long curved anthers and equal filaments. The style is also curved and usually seen pointing in the opposite direction of the anthers. The cylindrical seeds are accompanied by stalked [[aril]]s.<ref>{{cite web|last=Brittan|first=N.H.|title=Thysanotus multiflorus R.Br., Prodr. 285 (1810)|url=http://www.anbg.gov.au/abrs/online-resources/flora/stddisplay.xsql?pnid=58052|publisher=Flora of Australia|accessdate=27 April 2012}}</ref> The stems of the flowers can grow up to 14 inches and underneath is a clump of foliage without flowers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Thysanotus Multiflorus Many Flowered Fringe Lily 8seeds|url=http://www.georgiavines.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1039|publisher=Georgia Vines|accessdate=27 April 2012}}</ref>. The foliage tends to be glossy and smooth. |
''Thysanotus multiflorus'' has [[Fibrous root system|fibrous roots]]. It has clusters of bright flowers with 3 [[mauve]]-colored elliptic petals and fringed edges. Each flower usually contains 3 stamens with long curved anthers and equal filaments. The style is also curved and usually seen pointing in the opposite direction of the anthers. The cylindrical seeds are accompanied by stalked [[aril]]s.<ref>{{cite web|last=Brittan|first=N.H.|title=Thysanotus multiflorus R.Br., Prodr. 285 (1810)|url=http://www.anbg.gov.au/abrs/online-resources/flora/stddisplay.xsql?pnid=58052|publisher=Flora of Australia|accessdate=27 April 2012}}</ref> The stems of the flowers can grow up to 14 inches and underneath is a clump of foliage without flowers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Thysanotus Multiflorus Many Flowered Fringe Lily 8seeds|url=http://www.georgiavines.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1039|publisher=Georgia Vines|accessdate=27 April 2012}}</ref>. The foliage tends to be glossy and smooth. |
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Thysanotus multiflorus, is a perennial flowering plant with tall stems accompanied with a cluster of foliage underneath. This plant is endemic to the Southwest Australia. The flowers of the plant are bright mauve and there are 3 petals, each decorated with fringed edges.
Distribution
Thysanotus multiflorus originates from Southwestern Australia, southeast of Perth. It is considered to be distributed in the IBRA regions, Avon Wheatbelt, Esperance Plains, Jarrah Forest, Swan Coastal Plain, Warren[1].
Habitat and ecology
Thysanotus multiflorus flourishes in 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 Government of Western Australia's Department of Environment and Conservation considers the plants conservation code to be not threatened.[1] Thysanotus multiflorus 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.[3]
Morphology
Thysanotus multiflorus has fibrous roots. It has clusters of bright flowers with 3 mauve-colored elliptic petals and fringed edges. Each flower usually contains 3 stamens with long curved anthers and equal filaments. The style is also curved and usually seen pointing in the opposite direction of the anthers. The cylindrical seeds are accompanied by stalked arils.[4] The stems of the flowers can grow up to 14 inches and underneath is a clump of foliage without flowers.[5]. The foliage tends to be glossy and smooth.
Usage
This plant is usually used in horticulture.
References
- ^ a b Paczkowska, Grazyna. "Thysanotus multiflorus R.Br". Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australian Herbarium. Retrieved 26 April 2012. Cite error: The named reference "Florabase the Western Australian Flora" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ Bureau of Meteorology, Australian Government. "Climate of Western Australia". Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
- ^ "Thysanotus". The Ramm Botanicals Trust.
{{cite web}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ Brittan, N.H. "Thysanotus multiflorus R.Br., Prodr. 285 (1810)". Flora of Australia. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
- ^ "Thysanotus Multiflorus Many Flowered Fringe Lily 8seeds". Georgia Vines. Retrieved 27 April 2012.