Ixia acaulis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Goldblatt & J.C.Manning
Source:
iplants
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Novon 3: 152 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000784074
Common Names
- Stemless Ixia
- Stalkless Ixia
- Short-Stalked Ixia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ixia acaulis (also called Stemless Ixia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ixia acaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ixia acaulis is a yellow to orange flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with thin, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ixia acaulis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA zones 8-10.
Where to Find Ixia acaulis
Ixia acaulis is native to South Africa.
Ixia acaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixia acaulis?
Ixia acaulis
What is the common name of Ixia acaulis?
Stemless Ixia
Where does Ixia acaulis grow?
Ixia acaulis is native to South Africa.
Species in the Ixia genus
Ixia abbreviata, Ixia acaulis, Ixia atrandra, Ixia aurea, Ixia bellendenii, Ixia brevituba, Ixia brunneobractea, Ixia campanulata, Ixia capillaris, Ixia cochlearis, Ixia collina, Ixia curta, Ixia curvata, Ixia dubia, Ixia erubescens, Ixia esterhuyseniae, Ixia flexuosa, Ixia fucata, Ixia gloriosa, Ixia latifolia, Ixia leipoldtii, Ixia longituba, Ixia maculata, Ixia marginifolia, Ixia metelerkampiae, Ixia micrandra, Ixia monadelpha, Ixia mostertii, Ixia namaquana, Ixia odorata, Ixia orientalis, Ixia paniculata, Ixia patens, Ixia pauciflora, Ixia paucifolia, Ixia polystachya, Ixia pumilio, Ixia purpureorosea, Ixia rapunculoides, Ixia rouxii, Ixia scillaris, Ixia splendida, Ixia stohriae, Ixia stolonifera, Ixia stricta, Ixia tenuifolia, Ixia thomasiae, Ixia trifolia, Ixia trinervata, Ixia vanzijliae,
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-322614: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.