Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
aquatica
ID:
698072

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lowrie & Conran

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 12: 62 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697405



Common Names

  • Byblis aquatica
  • Rainbow Plant
  • Australian Byblis


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Description

Byblis aquatica (also called Water-spider Flower, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Australia, and is found in shallow pools and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Byblis aquatica is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Byblis aquatica has bright pink, bell-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Byblis aquatica is a perennial herb that is native to China. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C).

Where to Find Byblis aquatica

Byblis aquatica can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Byblis aquatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Byblis aquatica?

Byblis aquatica

What is the common name of Byblis aquatica?

Aquatic Byblis

Where is Byblis aquatica native to?

Australia

References

Allen Lowrie (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowrie' in the authors string.
John Godfrey Conran (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Conran' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:999841-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].