Sparaxis auriculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Goldblatt & J.C.Manning
Source:
iplants
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 29: 59 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786246
Common Names
- Auriculate Sparaxis
- Auriculate Harlequin Flower
- Auriculate Wandflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sparaxis auriculata (also called Harlequin Flower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white, orange, or yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Sparaxis auriculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. The plant has a long blooming period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sparaxis auriculata is a bright, star-shaped flower with 6 yellow petals and a dark purple center. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sparaxis auriculata is a species of flowering bulb in the family Iridaceae. It is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Offsets should be planted in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The plant prefers full sun but can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Sparaxis auriculata
Sparaxis auriculata can be found in the Cape Floristic Region of South Africa.
Sparaxis auriculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sparaxis auriculata?
Sparaxis auriculata
What type of plant is Sparaxis auriculata?
It is a flowering plant
Where does Sparaxis auriculata grow?
It is native to South Africa
Species in the Sparaxis genus
Sparaxis pillansii, Sparaxis tricolor, Sparaxis bulbifera, Sparaxis elegans, Sparaxis fragrans, Sparaxis galeata, Sparaxis grandiflora, Sparaxis caryophyllacea, Sparaxis variegata, Sparaxis villosa, Sparaxis parviflora, Sparaxis maculosa, Sparaxis roxburghii, Sparaxis auriculata, Sparaxis metelerkampiae, Sparaxis calcicola,
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-324818: 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.