Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altissima
ID:
1322901

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goldblatt & J.C.Manning

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 42: 90 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335355

Common Names

  • Ixia Altissima
  • Altissima Ixia
  • Altissima Corn Lily

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Description

Ixia altissima (also called African Corn Lily, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to South Africa. It has linear leaves and bears star-shaped flowers in shades of yellow, orange, and red. Ixia altissima is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ixia altissima is an ornamental plant used in landscaping and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ixia altissima has small, white flowers, small, black, round seeds, and small seedlings with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixia altissima is a perennial that is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun. Propagation is by division of the mature plant or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Ixia altissima

Ixia altissima is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Ixia altissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixia altissima?

Ixia altissima

What is the common name of Ixia altissima?

Tall ixia

Where is Ixia altissima 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

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.