Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rorida
ID:
698834

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

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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.

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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

References

Allen Lowrie (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowrie' in the authors string.
John Godfrey Conran (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Conran' in the authors string.
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].