Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramulosa
ID:
1278682

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.J.Lewis) Goldblatt & J.C.Manning

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 41: 117 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278020



Common Names

  • Ixia ramulosa
  • Ixia
  • Ramulosa


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Description

Ixia ramulosa (also called African Corn Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and produces large, bright flowers in the spring. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ixia ramulosa is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ixia ramulosa is yellow and has six petals. The seed is small, round and brown. The seedlings have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixia ramulosa is a bulbous perennial that is native to South Africa. It can be grown from seed or from offsets. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Offsets should be planted in autumn or early spring. The plants should be grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. They should be watered regularly and fertilized every month during the growing season.

Where to Find Ixia ramulosa

Ixia ramulosa is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Ixia ramulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixia ramulosa?

Ixia ramulosa

What is the common name of Ixia ramulosa?

Rambling ixia

Where is Ixia ramulosa 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.
Gwendoline Joyce Lewis (1909-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.J.Lewis' in the authors string.