Ixia contorta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Goldblatt & J.C.Manning
Source:
iplants
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 38: 21 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835843
Common Names
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ixia contorta (also called Contorted Ixia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and small, star-shaped flowers with yellow or white petals. It is found in moist, grassy areas near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Ixia contorta is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ixia contorta has small white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ixia contorta is a bulbous plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a pot filled with well-draining soil and water regularly. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. To propagate by division, carefully dig up the bulbs and divide them into smaller pieces. Plant the pieces in a pot filled with well-draining soil and water regularly.
Where to Find Ixia contorta
Ixia contorta is native to South Africa.
Ixia contorta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixia contorta?
Ixia contorta
What is the natural habitat of Ixia contorta?
Grasslands and open woodlands
What type of soil does Ixia contorta prefer?
Well-drained, sandy soil
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-373102: 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.