Libertia ixioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spreng.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 1: 168 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000784601
Common Names
- Libertia ixioides
- Ixia-like Libertia
- Ixia-like Iris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Libertia ixioides (also called Ixia-Leaved-Freedom, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to New Zealand and Australia. 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 ixioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in parks and gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Libertia ixioides has white flowers with three petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Libertia ixioides is a perennial native to New Zealand. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Libertia ixioides
Libertia ixioides is native to New Zealand.
Libertia ixioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Libertia ixioides?
Libertia ixioides
What is the common name of Libertia ixioides?
Ixioides Libertia
What is the natural habitat of Libertia ixioides?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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-323124: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.