Ixia ecklonii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Goldblatt & J.C.Manning
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 41: 118 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334020
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ixia ecklonii (also called Ecklon's Ixia, among many other common names) is a species of bulb native to South Africa. It has a single, erect stem and produces white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ixia ecklonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make wreaths and garlands.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ixia ecklonii is white with yellow spots, and the seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ixia ecklonii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the corms in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Ixia ecklonii
Ixia ecklonii is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Ixia ecklonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixia ecklonii?
Ixia ecklonii
What is the common name of Ixia ecklonii?
Ecklon's Ixia
Where is Ixia ecklonii found?
It is found in the grasslands of 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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77121996-1: Based on the initial data import