Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
1321568

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goldblatt & J.C.Manning

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 41: 130 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334022

Common Names

  • Ixia
  • Mollis Star
  • African Corn Lily

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Description

Ixia mollis (also called Mollis 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 mollis 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 mollis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixia mollis 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 mollis

Ixia mollis is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Ixia mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixia mollis?

Ixia mollis

What is the common name of Ixia mollis?

Soft Ixia

Where is Ixia mollis 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.