Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trifolia
ID:
785098

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.J.Lewis

Source:
iplants

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. South Africa 14: t. 543 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000784431

Common Names

  • Ixia Trifolia
  • Three-leaved Ixia
  • Ixia of Three Leaves

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Description

Ixia trifolia (also called Three-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 trifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ixia trifolia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixia trifolia 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 trifolia

Ixia trifolia can be found in the grasslands of South Africa.

Ixia trifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixia trifolia?

Ixia trifolia

What is the common name of Ixia trifolia?

African Corn Lily

What is the natural habitat of Ixia trifolia?

Grasslands of 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,

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