Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
novae-zelandiae
ID:
361872

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.W.Hill

Source:
ksu

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 47: 549 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361204



Common Names

  • New Zealand Lilaeopsis
  • New Zealand Lilaeopsis
  • NZ Lilaeopsis


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Synonyms

  • Crantzia novae-zelandiae Gand. [unknown]

Description

Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae (also called 'New Zealand Grasswort', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Australia and New Zealand. It is found in wet places such as marshes, swamps, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae has small white flowers with three petals, a single style and three stamens. The seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C (32°F).

Where to Find Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae

Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae can be found in New Zealand.

Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae?

Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae

What is the common name of Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae?

New Zealand Watergrass

What is the natural habitat of Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae?

Wetlands and riparian areas

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,