Libertia colombiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.C.Foster
Source:
iplants
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 127: 44 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000784667
Common Names
- Libertia Colombiana
- Colombiana Libertia
- Libertia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Libertia colombiana (also called Colombian-Freedom, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Colombia. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady places such as in forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Libertia colombiana is a flowering plant native to Colombia. It is often grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive, fragrant flowers. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, fever, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Libertia colombiana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a white, star-shaped flower with five petals.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Libertia colombiana is an evergreen perennial native to Colombia. It is grown for its attractive foliage and its white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division or cuttings. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Libertia colombiana
Libertia colombiana is native to Colombia and can be found in the tropical forests of the Amazon basin.
Libertia colombiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Libertia colombiana?
Libertia colombiana
What type of plant is Libertia colombiana?
It is a perennial herbaceous plant.
Where is Libertia colombiana native to?
It is native to Colombia.
Species in the Libertia genus
Libertia pulchella, Libertia peregrinans, Libertia paniculata, Libertia ixioides, Libertia sessiliflora, Libertia tricocca, Libertia grandiflora, Libertia chilensis, Libertia colombiana, Libertia mooreae, Libertia cranwelliae, Libertia edgariae, Libertia micrantha, Libertia falcata, Libertia insignis, Libertia umbellata, Libertia flaccidifolia,
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-323186: Based on the initial data import
Robert Crichton Foster (1904-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Foster' in the authors string.