Status:
valid
Authors:
Churchill
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 45: 468 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761954
Common Names
- Borya jabirabela
- Jabirabela Lily
- Jabirabela Climbing Lily
Description
Borya jabirabela (also called Jabirabela Borya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Liliaceae family. It is native to Australia, and is found in grasslands and woodlands. It has a clumping habit and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its flowers are white to yellowish-green in color.
Uses & Benefits
Borya jabirabela is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Borya jabirabela is a white, bell-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Borya jabirabela is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a shady location. The plant can be divided in the spring or fall and should be kept moist but not wet. A light fertilization in the spring will help promote growth.
Where to Find Borya jabirabela
Borya jabirabela is native to Peru and Bolivia. It can be found in montane forests, often in rocky areas.
Borya jabirabela FAQ
What is the scientific name of Borya jabirabela?
Borya jabirabela
What is the natural habitat of Borya jabirabela?
Tropical forests of Central and South America
What is the flower color of Borya jabirabela?
Orange or yellow
Species in the Borya genus
Borya constricta,
Borya inopinata,
Borya jabirabela,
Borya laciniata,
Borya longiscapa,
Borya mirabilis,
Borya nitida,
Borya scirpoidea,
Borya septentrionalis,
Borya sphaerocephala,
Borya subulata,
Species in the Boryaceae family
Alania cunninghamii,
Borya constricta,
Borya inopinata,
Borya jabirabela,
Borya laciniata,
Borya longiscapa,
Borya mirabilis,
Borya nitida,
Borya scirpoidea,
Borya septentrionalis,
Borya sphaerocephala,
Borya subulata,