Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevituba
ID:
784783

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.J.Lewis

Source:
iplants

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 28: 170 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000784116

Common Names

  • Short-Tube Ixia
  • Short-Tubed Ixia
  • Short-Stemmed Ixia

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Description

Ixia brevituba (also called Short-tubed 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 brevituba 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 brevituba 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixia brevituba is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is a rhizomatous perennial that grows to a height of 30–50 cm (12–20 in). Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in spring or early summer. The plant prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ixia brevituba

Ixia brevituba is native to South Africa.

Ixia brevituba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixia brevituba?

Ixia brevituba

What is the common name of Ixia brevituba?

Short-tubed Ixia

Where does Ixia brevituba grow?

Ixia brevituba 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,

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