Ixia esterhuyseniae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.P.de Vos
Source:
iplants
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 54: 600 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000784189
Common Names
- Ixia
- African Corn Lily
- Fairy Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ixia esterhuyseniae (also called Esterhuysen's Ixia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It is a cormous perennial that grows to a height of 15 to 20 cm and has linear, basal leaves. The flowers are yellow with a dark purple spot at the base of the lower petal.
Uses & Benefits
Ixia esterhuyseniae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ixia esterhuyseniae is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a white, star-shaped flower with five petals.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ixia esterhuyseniae is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division of the corms in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Ixia esterhuyseniae
Ixia esterhuyseniae can be found in South Africa, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Ixia esterhuyseniae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixia esterhuyseniae?
Ixia esterhuyseniae
What is the family of Ixia esterhuyseniae?
Iridaceae
What is the natural habitat of Ixia esterhuyseniae?
Grasslands
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-322727: Based on the initial data import
Miriam Phoebe de Vos (1912-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.de Vos' in the authors string.