Libertia ixioides

Libertia ixioides
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Iridaceae
Subfamily: Iridoideae
Tribe: Sisyrinchieae
Genus: Libertia
Species: L. ixioides
Binomial name
Libertia ixioides
(G.Forst.) Spreng.

Libertia ixioides (mānga-a-Huripapa, mikoikoi or tūkāuki[1]) is a flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. The species is endemic to New Zealand.[1] It is a rhizome-forming herbaceous perennial. The Latin ixioides means like an ixia,[2] due to its similarities with that plant species.

Habitat

L. ixioides is common from coastal through to montane environments, and is especially common on ridges, cliffs, gullies, river banks, coastal cliffs, and upland forest. It has been recorded as epiphytic in some northern sites.[2]

Cultivation

L. ixioides has become common in recent years in 'modern', low maintenance gardens due to its ordered, colourful foliage. Several cultivars have been introduced to the market, including:

References

  1. 1 2 "Libertia ixioides (G.Forst.) Spreng.". Flora of New Zealand. Landcare Research. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Libertia ixioides". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
  3. "Libertia ixioides Gold Finger". Oratia Native Plant Nursery. Oratia Native Plant Nursery Limited. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
  4. "LIBERTIA IXIODES HIGHLANDER". Greenleaf Nurseries. Greenleaf Nurseries. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
  5. 1 2 "Native Plants (Online Catalogue)". Taupo Native Plant Nursery. Taupo Native Plant Nursery Limited. Retrieved 27 September 2015.


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