Lilaeopsis brasiliensis
Synonyms
Crantzia brasiliensis Glaz.
Family
Apiaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Herbs - Dicotyledons other than Composites
Conservation status
Not applicable
Distribution
South America, Brazil - in New Zealand known from Te Auanga (Oakley Creek), Auckland
Habitat
In New Zealand recorded growing semi-submerged in sand and silt under willows (Salix fragilis) on thye side a a creek.
Similar taxa
Liliaeopsis brasiliensis differs from the two New Zealand species L. novae-zelandiae and L. ruthiana, by its flat rather than tubular, sparingly, inconspicuously septate leaves and cream-coloured flowers. The flowers of Lilaeopsis are borne in 3-flowered inflorescences, those of the New Zealand species are either solitary or, more rarely 2-flowered.
Flower colours
Cream
Year naturalised
2017
Origin
South America
Reason for introduction
Aquarium Trade - grown as an ornamental in Aquarium Tanks
Etymology
lilaeopsis: Charming the eye