Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
ixioides
ID:
389309

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 2: 282 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388641



Common Names

  • Ixioides Dilatris
  • Ixioides Dilatris
  • Ixioides Dilatris


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Description

Dilatris ixioides (also called 'Ixioid Dilatris', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dilatris ixioides is a plant used as an ornamental in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dilatris ixioides has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and thin with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dilatris ixioides is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. It is a low maintenance plant and requires little care.

Where to Find Dilatris ixioides

Dilatris ixioides can be found in South Africa, particularly in the Western Cape province.

Dilatris ixioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dilatris ixioides?

Dilatris ixioides

What is the common name of Dilatris ixioides?

Ixioid Broomrape

What is the habitat of Dilatris ixioides?

Grassy areas, meadows, and pastures

Species in the Haemodoraceae family

Anigozanthos bicolor, Anigozanthos flavidus, Anigozanthos gabrielae, Anigozanthos humilis, Anigozanthos kalbarriensis, Anigozanthos manglesii, Anigozanthos onycis, Anigozanthos preissii, Anigozanthos pulcherrimus, Anigozanthos rufus, Anigozanthos viridis, Barberetta aurea, Blancoa canescens, Conostylis aculeata, Conostylis albescens, Conostylis androstemma, Conostylis angustifolia, Conostylis argentea, Conostylis aurea, Conostylis bealiana, Conostylis bracteata, Conostylis breviscapa, Conostylis candicans, Conostylis canteriata, Conostylis caricina, Conostylis crassinerva, Conostylis deplexa, Conostylis dielsii, Conostylis drummondii, Conostylis festucacea, Conostylis hiemalis, Conostylis juncea, Conostylis latens, Conostylis laxiflora, Conostylis lepidospermoides, Conostylis micrantha, Conostylis misera, Conostylis neocymosa, Conostylis pauciflora, Conostylis petrophiloides, Conostylis phathyrantha, Conostylis prolifera, Conostylis pusilla, Conostylis resinosa, Conostylis robusta, Conostylis rogeri, Conostylis scorsiflora, Conostylis seminuda, Conostylis serrulata, Conostylis setigera,

References