Tribonanthes purpurea facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tribonanthes purpurea |
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Tribonanthes
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purpurea
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| Collection data for T. purpurea from the Australasian Virtual Herbarium | |
The Tribonanthes purpurea is a small, interesting plant. It belongs to a group of plants called Tribonanthes, which are part of the bloodwort family, known as Haemodoraceae.
This plant was first officially described in 1987. Two scientists, Terry Macfarlane and Stephen Hopper, were the ones who gave it its scientific name.
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What is Tribonanthes purpurea?
The Tribonanthes purpurea is a type of perennial herb. This means it's a plant that lives for more than two years. It grows back each year without needing to be replanted.
Size and Habitat
This tiny herb usually grows to be about 3 to 4 centimeters tall. That's about the length of your thumb! It likes to grow in places that are wet during certain times of the year. You can often find it among moss and other small plants, especially near granite rocks.
Flowers and Blooming Season
The Tribonanthes purpurea has pretty pink to purple flowers. These colorful blooms usually appear in August.
Where Does It Grow?
This special plant is found in several areas of Western Australia. These areas are part of what scientists call IBRA regions. IBRA stands for Interim Biogeographic Regionalisation for Australia. It's a way to divide Australia into different natural zones based on their landscapes and ecosystems.
Specific Regions
You can find Tribonanthes purpurea in these specific IBRA regions:
- The Avon Wheatbelt
- The Esperance Plains
- The Jarrah Forest
- The Mallee region
These regions are all located in the southwestern part of Western Australia.
