Byblis lamellata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lamellata
ID:
343250
Status:
valid
Authors:
Conran & Lowrie
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 15: 18 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342582
Common Names
- Byblis Lamellata
- Rainbow Plant
- Lamellata Byblis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Byblis lamellata (also called Rainbow Plant, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows in moist, shady habitats and has a creeping habit, with leaves that are divided into three leaflets. The flowers are small and yellow, with three petals.
Uses & Benefits
Byblis lamellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicine. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, and is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Byblis lamellata has small yellow flowers with a white center and long, thin petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.
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Byblis lamellata is a small, herbaceous perennial that grows from rhizomes. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Byblis lamellata
Byblis lamellata is native to Western Australia.
Byblis lamellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Byblis lamellata?
Byblis lamellata
What type of plant is Byblis lamellata?
It is a carnivorous plant
Where is Byblis lamellata found?
It is found in Australia
Species in the Byblis genus
Species in the Byblidaceae family
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:20010568-1: 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].