Ixia metelerkampiae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
iplants
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
S. African Gard. 19: 27 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000784284
Common Names
- Ixia Metelerkampiae
- Metelerkampiae Ixia
- Ixia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ixia metelerkampiae (also called Metelerkamp's Ixia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to South Africa. It grows in grassland and savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ixia metelerkampiae 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 metelerkampiae has star-shaped flowers that are white with yellow or orange centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are short and have two to three leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ixia metelerkampiae 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 metelerkampiae
Ixia metelerkampiae can be found in South Africa, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Ixia metelerkampiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixia metelerkampiae?
Ixia metelerkampiae
What is the common name of Ixia metelerkampiae?
Metelerkamp's ixia
What is the natural habitat of Ixia metelerkampiae?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-322818: Based on the initial data import
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.