Status:
valid
Authors:
Cockayne & Allan
Source:
iplants
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 57: 56 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000784593
Common Names
- Libertia peregrinans
- Wandering Libertia
- Wandering Iris
Description
Libertia peregrinans (also called Wandering-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 peregrinans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in parks and gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Libertia peregrinans 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Libertia peregrinans 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 peregrinans
Libertia peregrinans is native to New Zealand.
Libertia peregrinans FAQ
What is the common name of Libertia peregrinans?
Wandering Libertia
What is the scientific name of Wandering Libertia?
Libertia peregrinans
What is the family of Libertia peregrinans?
Iridaceae
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,