Ptilotus nobilis
Ptilotus nobilis | |
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Ptilotus nobilis | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Caryophyllales |
Family: | Amaranthaceae |
Genus: | Ptilotus |
Species: | P. nobilis
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Binomial name | |
Ptilotus nobilis (
F.Muell. | |
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Ptilotus nobilis, commonly known as yellow tails, is an annual or short-lived perennial herb of the family Amaranthaceae.[1] It is found in arid regions of South Australia, southern and eastern Northern Territory, western Queensland and western New South Wales.[1]
The
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Scattered across inland New South Wales, it grows on a range of soils, though prefers more sandy than clayey soils.[5] Habitats include Acacia woodland, mallee, shrubland and grassland.[4]
Cultivars (now of unclear taxonomic placement[1]) developed and registered by Dion Harrison and colleagues at the University of Queensland include 'Passion' (an upright form with purple flowerheads),[6] 'Poise' (a two-toned tan and pink flowerhead),[7] and 'Purity' (upright stems and green-yellow flowerheads).[8]
References
- ^ S2CID 92393400.
- ^ "Ptilotus nobilis". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- doi:10.1071/sb06010.
- ^ doi:10.7751/telopea20085812. Archived from the original(PDF) on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2011-09-26.
- ISBN 0-7240-2003-9.
- ^ Harrison, Dion (2008). "Detailed variety description: 'Passion' Ptilotus nobilis". Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- ^ Harrison, Dion (2008). "Detailed variety description: 'Poise' Ptilotus nobilis". Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- ^ Harrison, Dion (2008). "Detailed variety description: 'Purity' Ptilotus nobilis". Retrieved 26 September 2011.