Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tricocca
ID:
785294

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


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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.

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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 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,

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