Conostylis albescens is a rhizomatous, tufted perennial, grass-like plant or herb in the family Haemodoraceae and is endemic to inland areas of Western Australia. It is similar to Conostylis bealiana has hairy leaves and yellowish-cream to white tubular flowers.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Commelinales |
| Family: | Haemodoraceae |
| Genus: | Conostylis |
| Species: | C. albescens
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Description
editConostylis albescens is a rhizomatous, tufted perennial plant with hairy, greyish-green leaves 120–170 mm (4.7–6.7 in) long and 0.8–1.5 mm (0.031–0.059 in) wide. The flowers are borne on peduncle 5–10 mm (0.20–0.39 in) long, each flower on a pedicel 10–25 mm (0.39–0.98 in) long. The perianth is yellowish cream to white and 32–40 mm (1.3–1.6 in) long with lobes 4–7 mm (0.16–0.28 in) long tinged with purple. The stamens are 2.5–3.5 mm (0.098–0.138 in) long and the style is 30–38 mm (1.2–1.5 in) long. Flowering occurs in August.[1][3]
Taxonomy
editConostylis albescens was first formally described in 1987 by Stephen Hopper in the Flora of Australia.[4][5] The specific epithet (albescens) means "becoming white".[6]
Distribution and habitat
editThis species of conostylis is found east of Merredin, where it grows on yellow sandplain in a small region of heath.[3]
Conservation status
editConostylis albescens is listed as "Priority Two" by the Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions,[1] meaning that it is poorly known and from only one or a few locations.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Conostylis albescens". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
- ^ "Conostylis albescens". Australian Plant Census. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ a b Hopper, S.D; Purdie, R.W; George, A.S; Patrick, S.J. "Conostylis albescens". Australian Biological Resources Study, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "Conostylis canteriata Hopper". APNI. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ Hopper, S.D; Purdie, R.W; George, A.S; Patrick, S.J. "Conostylis albescens" (PDF). Australian Biological Resources Study, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. p. 66. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ Sharr, Francis Aubi; George, Alex (2019). Western Australian Plant Names and Their Meanings (3rd ed.). Kardinya, WA: Four Gables Press. p. 129. ISBN 9780958034180.
- ^ "Conservation codes for Western Australian Flora and Fauna" (PDF). Government of Western Australia Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. Retrieved 28 March 2024.