Status:
valid
Authors:
Goldblatt & J.C.Manning
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 42: 106 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335360
Common Names
- Ixia Tenuis
- Tenuis Ixia
- Tenuis Corn Lily
Description
Ixia tenuis (also called Ixia, African corn lily, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to South Africa. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands, and has long, narrow, grass-like leaves and bright yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ixia tenuis is an ornamental plant used in landscaping and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ixia tenuis has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, linear leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ixia tenuis is a perennial that is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun. Propagation is by division of the mature plant or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Ixia tenuis
Ixia tenuis is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and meadows.
Ixia tenuis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixia tenuis?
Ixia tenuis
What is the common name of Ixia tenuis?
Slender ixia
Where is Ixia tenuis 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,