Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maculosa
ID:
786854

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goldblatt

Source:
iplants

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 79: 153 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786187



Common Names

  • Sparaxis Maculosa
  • Spotted Sparaxis
  • Spotted Sparaxis


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Description

Sparaxis maculosa (also called Harlequin Flower, Wandflower, and Wandflower Iris, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant with long, narrow, sword-shaped leaves and funnel-shaped flowers with six petals in shades of yellow, orange, pink and white. It is native to South Africa and grows in grasslands, scrub and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Sparaxis maculosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sparaxis maculosa has small, white flowers with three petals and three stamens. The seeds are small, black and glossy, and the seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sparaxis maculosa 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 maculosa

Sparaxis maculosa can be found in South Africa.

Sparaxis maculosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sparaxis maculosa?

Sparaxis maculosa

What is the common name of Sparaxis maculosa?

Spotted Harlequin Flower

What type of plant is Sparaxis maculosa?

Herbaceous perennial

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-324765: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.