Status:
valid
Authors:
Lowrie & Conran
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 12: 70 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698167
Common Names
- Rainbow Plant
- Byblis rorida
Description
Byblis rorida (also called Rainbow Plant, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal cluster of pink or purple flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Byblis rorida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Byblis rorida has bright pink flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have short, thin stems and small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Byblis rorida is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall or early spring.
Where to Find Byblis rorida
Byblis rorida can be found in Australia, in the states of Western Australia and Northern Territory.
Byblis rorida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Byblis rorida?
Byblis rorida
What is the common name of Byblis rorida?
Rainbow plant
What is the natural habitat of Byblis rorida?
Tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Byblis genus
Species in the Byblidaceae family
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:999842-1: 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].