Ixia tenuifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vahl
Source:
iplants
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Obs. 2: 62 (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000784423
Common Names
- Ixia Tenuifolia
- Slender-leaved Ixia
- Ixia of Slender Leaves
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ixia tenuifolia (also called Slender-Leaved Ixia, 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 tenuifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ixia tenuifolia has star-shaped flowers that are white with yellow or orange centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are short and have two to three leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ixia tenuifolia is a bulbous perennial native to the Western Cape of South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the bulbs.
Where to Find Ixia tenuifolia
Ixia tenuifolia can be found in the grasslands of South Africa.
Ixia tenuifolia FAQ
What is the common name of Ixia tenuifolia?
Slender-leaved Ixia
What is the scientific name of Slender-leaved Ixia?
Ixia tenuifolia
What is the family of Ixia tenuifolia?
Iridaceae
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-322950: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.