Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gloriosa
ID:
784900

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.J.Lewis

Source:
iplants

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 28: 132 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000784233



Common Names

  • Ixia
  • African Corn Lily
  • Fairy Lily


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Description

Ixia gloriosa (also called Glorious Ixia, among many other common names) is a bulbous plant native to South Africa. It has long, narrow, grey-green leaves and produces a showy flower with three petals and three sepals in shades of yellow, orange, and white. It grows in moist meadows, open woods, and along streams and is often found in wetland areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ixia gloriosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ixia gloriosa has white flowers with yellow throats and dark purple spots. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixia gloriosa is a bulbous perennial native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. The bulbs should be planted at a depth of about 5 cm and spaced about 10 cm apart.

Where to Find Ixia gloriosa

Ixia gloriosa can be found in South Africa, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Ixia gloriosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixia gloriosa?

Ixia gloriosa

What is the common name of Ixia gloriosa?

Glorious ixia

What is the natural habitat of Ixia gloriosa?

Grassland and scrubland

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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