Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odorata
ID:
784976

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ker Gawl.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. 7(2): Notes: 5 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000784309

Common Names

  • Ixia Odorata
  • Odorata Ixia
  • Ixia

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Description

Ixia odorata (also called African Corn Lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It is a perennial herb with linear leaves and a single, erect stem that bears a terminal raceme of white, yellow, or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ixia odorata 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 odorata has star-shaped flowers with six petals, each petal is yellow with a red or purple center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixia odorata 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 odorata

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

Ixia odorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixia odorata?

Ixia odorata

What is the common name of Ixia odorata?

Fragrant ixia

What is the natural habitat of Ixia odorata?

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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