Chamaescilla
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Chamaescilla is a genus of Australian herbs in the subfamily Hemerocallidoideae within the asphodel family.[1] They have grass-like basal leaves and tuberous roots. The flowers have six petals (each with three nerves) and six stamens. The seed capsules contain black, glossy seeds.[2][3]
Species
Four species were accepted as of July 2020[update]Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".:[4]
- Chamaescilla corymbosa (R.Br.) Benth. (Blue Stars, Blue Squill or Mudrurt) - Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania.[5]
- Chamaescilla gibsonii Keighery - Western Australia
- Chamaescilla maculata R.W.Davis & A.P.Br. – Western Australia
- Chamaescilla spiralis (Endl.) Benth., which has curled basal leaves.[6] - Western Australia
Formerly included:[7]
- Chamaescilla dyeri - synonym of Arthropodium dyeri
(See Arthropodium.)
References
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- ↑ Atlas of Living Australia, genus Chamaescilla
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- ↑ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
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