Conostylis albescens

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.

Description

Conostylis albescens is a rhizomatous, tufted perennial plant with hairy, greyish-green leaves long and wide. The flowers are borne on peduncle long, each flower on a pedicel long. The perianth is yellowish cream to white and long with lobes long tinged with purple. The stamens are long and the style is long. Flowering occurs in August.

Taxonomy

Conostylis albescens was first formally described in 1987 by Stephen Hopper in the Flora of Australia. The specific epithet means "becoming white".

Distribution and habitat

This species of conostylis is found east of Merredin, where it grows on yellow sandplain in a small region of heath.

Conservation status

Conostylis albescens is listed as "Priority Two" by the Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, meaning that it is poorly known and from only one or a few locations.