Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nutans
ID:
1334095

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goldblatt & J.C.Manning

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 106: 194 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346549

Common Names

  • Ixia nutans
  • Nutans Ixia
  • Nutans' Ixia

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Description

Ixia nutans (also called Nodding Ixia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is found in South Africa. It grows in moist, shady areas in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ixia nutans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural air freshener in homes. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ixia nutans is a small, white or yellowish-white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard, and oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixia nutans can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Ixia nutans

Ixia nutans can be found in the Canary Islands, in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Ixia nutans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixia nutans?

Ixia nutans

What type of plant is Ixia nutans?

It is a bulb

Where is Ixia nutans found?

It is found in the tropical forests 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.