Libertia flaccidifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blanchon & J.S.Weaver
Source:
iplants
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 47: 319 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917775
Common Names
- Libertia flaccidifolia
- Drooping Libertia
- Drooping Iris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Libertia flaccidifolia (also called 'Flaccid-leaf Libertia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome, and its leaves are linear. It is native to New Zealand, where it grows in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Libertia flaccidifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Libertia flaccidifolia is white to yellowish-green in color, and has a tubular shape with a five-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong nutlet. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Libertia flaccidifolia is a perennial herb native to New Zealand. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept at a temperature of around 18-20°C. Once germinated, the seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn, with the clumps being divided into smaller sections and replanted in a moist, well-draining medium.
Where to Find Libertia flaccidifolia
Libertia flaccidifolia can be found in the temperate forests of New Zealand.
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-463135: Based on the initial data import
Daniel J. Blanchon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blanchon' in the authors string.
J.S. Weaver: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.S.Weaver' in the authors string.