Status:
valid
Authors:
G.J.Lewis
Source:
iplants
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 28: 131 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000784448
Common Names
- Ixia Vinacea
- Wine-coloured Ixia
- Ixia of Wine Colour
Description
Ixia vinacea (also called Wine-coloured Ixia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to South Africa. It grows in grassland and savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ixia vinacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ixia vinacea 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ixia vinacea is a bulbous perennial native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Ixia vinacea
Ixia vinacea is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape Province.
Ixia vinacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixia vinacea?
Ixia vinacea
What is the common name of Ixia vinacea?
Wine Ixia
What is the natural habitat of Ixia vinacea?
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,