Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 29: 63 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000784627
Common Names
- Libertia tricocca
- Three-spiked Libertia
- Three-spiked Iris
Description
Libertia tricocca (also called Three-Spiked-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 tricocca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Libertia tricocca has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Libertia tricocca is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall and divisions should be taken in late spring.
Where to Find Libertia tricocca
Libertia tricocca is native to New Zealand.
Libertia tricocca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Libertia tricocca?
Libertia tricocca
What is the common name of Libertia tricocca?
Tricocca Libertia
What is the natural habitat of Libertia tricocca?
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,