Cartonema parviflorum, commonly known in wiridjagu, is a herb in the Commelinaceae family.[2] It is native to northern Australia (Western Australia, Northern Territory, and Queensland) and New Guinea.[1]
| Wiridjagu | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Commelinales |
| Family: | Commelinaceae |
| Genus: | Cartonema |
| Species: | C. parviflorum |
| Binomial name | |
| Cartonema parviflorum | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Cartonema spicatum F.Muell. | |
The perennial erect herb typically grows to a height of 0.2 to 0.6 metres (0.7 to 2.0 ft). It blooms between March and June producing yellow flowers.
It is found along watercourses, damp areas and in seasonally inundated areas in the Kimberley region in Western Australia where it grows in sandy-gravelly soils.[2]
References
edit- 1 2 "Cartonema parviflorum Hassk". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
- 1 2 "Cartonema parviflorum". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.