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Tufted Bluebell
Wahlenbergia communis
Wahlenbergia communis
Perennial with creeping, fleshy root system. Vigorous growth with a lifespan of more than five years. Widespread in disturbed sites. Hoverflies and butterflies collect the nectar. Flower and Crab-spiders prey on the insect visitors.
| Details | Description |
| Type | Herb |
| Group | Bluebell |
| Identifying Characteristics | |
| Distinctive Features | Bell-like, bright blue, five petalled flowers to 2 cm wide, with narrow leaves. |
| Life Form Group | Herb |
| Life Form Codes | Medium Herb (MH) |
| EVC types | EVC 132_61: Heavier-soils Plains Grassland EVC 132_62: Lighter-soils Plains Grassland EVC 132_63: Low-rainfall Plains Grassland |
| Native Status | Native to Australia |
| Taxonomy | |
| Phylum | Charophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Campanulaceae |
| Genus | Wahlenbergia |
| Species | communis |
Occurs in all mainland Australian states.
Distribution maps indicate current and historic locations where species have been sighted.
Source: Atlas of Living Australia
| Endangered Status | |
| DEPI Advisory List | Not listed |
| FFG Act | Not listed |
| EPBC Act | Not listed |
The conservation status of species is listed within Victoria and Australia.
The Department of Environment and Primary Industry (DEPI) Advisory List consists of non-statutory advisory lists of rare or threatened flora and fauna within Victoria.
The Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 (FFG Act) lists threatened species in Victoria. Under the Act, an Action Statement is produced for each listed species.
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) is the Australian Government’s key piece of environmental legislation, listing nationally threatened native species and ecological communities.
