Ixia superba - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.C.Manning & Goldblatt
Source:
iplants
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Novon 14: 289 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796106
Common Names
- Ixia superba
- Superba
- Ixia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ixia superba (also called Superba Ixia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is typically found in tropical rainforests, and is often used as an ornamental plant.
Uses & Benefits
Ixia superba is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ixia superba are bright yellow, with six petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ixia superba is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.
Where to Find Ixia superba
Ixia superba is native to South Africa, where it is found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Ixia superba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixia superba?
Ixia superba
What is the common name of Ixia superba?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Ixia superba?
It is native to South Africa and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant
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-334631: Based on the initial data import
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.