Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
liniflora
ID:
698618

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salisb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Parad. Lond. 2: t. 95 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697951

Common Names

  • Byblis Liniflora
  • Rainbow Plant
  • Thread-Leaved Byblis

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Description

Byblis liniflora (also called the Rainbow plant, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a basal rosette of lance-shaped leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The flowers are bell-shaped, pink in color, and have six petals. It grows in moist meadows, open woodlands, and along streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Byblis liniflora is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Byblis liniflora is a bright pink, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Byblis liniflora is a perennial plant that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in the spring, while cuttings can be taken in the summer or fall. The cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and placed in a moist medium such as sand or vermiculite. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Byblis liniflora

Byblis liniflora can be found in Australia.

Byblis liniflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Byblis liniflora?

Byblis liniflora

What is the common name of Byblis liniflora?

Rainbow Plant

What is the natural habitat of Byblis liniflora?

Arid and semi-arid regions

References

Richard Anthony Salisbury (1761-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salisb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321761-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].