Libertia insignis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ravenna
Source:
iplants
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Onira 10: 3 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796484
Common Names
- Libertia insignis
- Insignis Libertia
- Libertia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Libertia insignis (also called showy libertia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the iris family, Iridaceae. It is native to New Zealand and is found in the North and South Islands. It grows in dry, sunny areas, often in woodlands or grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Libertia insignis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Libertia insignis has white flowers with yellow centers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Libertia insignis is a small perennial herb, usually growing up to 0.3-0.6 m tall. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or division.
Where to Find Libertia insignis
Libertia insignis is native to the southeastern United States, from Florida to Texas, and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along stream banks.
Libertia insignis FAQ
What is the common name of Libertia insignis?
New Zealand Iris
What is the natural habitat of Libertia insignis?
Grassy areas of New Zealand
What is the optimal soil type for Libertia insignis?
Well-drained, moist soil
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-335017: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.