Dianella revoluta
Citation:
R. Br., Prod. Fl. Nov. Holl. 280 (1810).
Synonymy: Not Applicable Common name: Black-anther (or spreading) flax-lily.
Description:
Rhizomatous; stems rigid, together with the inflorescence to 1 m high or more; leaves cauline but mainly basal, to 1 m long, 4-20 mm broad, the more or less rigid blades with revolute margins often covering the midrib; the sheaths flat but conduplicate, keeled, more or less completely closed at the summit.
Panicle large and loose; anthers dark-brown to almost black, 3 or more times as long as the swollen orange summit of the filament.
Published illustration:
Cunningham et al. (1982) Plants of western New South Wales, p. 184.
Distribution:
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Very common and widespread especially in wetter areas.
All States except the N.T.
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Conservation status:
native
Flowering time: Sept. — Jan.
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SA Distribution Map based
on current data relating to
specimens held in the
State Herbarium of South Australia
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Biology:
No text
Taxonomic notes:
The taxonomy of this and the preceding species requires investigation in view of their variability and range in habitats.
Author:
Not yet available
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