Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
helmei
ID:
1333182

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goldblatt & J.C.Manning

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 104: 183 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345636


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Description

Ixia helmei (also called Helme's Ixia, among many other common names) is a small, tufted, perennial herb with a single, slender stem. It is native to South Africa and is found in sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands. It grows in sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ixia helmei is a species of orchid which is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ixia helmei has small, yellow flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixia helmei is a bulbous perennial native to South Africa. It prefers a warm, dry climate and full sun. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. The seed should be sown on a well-drained medium and kept warm and moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Ixia helmei

Ixia helmei is native to South Africa, and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Ixia helmei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixia helmei?

Ixia helmei

What type of plant is Ixia helmei?

Bulb

Where does Ixia helmei grow?

It 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,

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.