Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
roxburghii
ID:
786864

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Goldblatt

Source:
iplants

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 79: 156 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786197



Common Names

  • Sparaxis Roxburghii
  • Roxburgh's Sparaxis
  • Roxburgh's Sparaxis


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Description

Sparaxis roxburghii (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 roxburghii 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

The flower of Sparaxis roxburghii is a yellow, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, hard-coated seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sparaxis roxburghii is a perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Sparaxis roxburghii

Sparaxis roxburghii can be found in South Africa.

Sparaxis roxburghii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sparaxis roxburghii?

Sparaxis roxburghii

What is the common name of Sparaxis roxburghii?

Roxburgh's Harlequin Flower

What type of plant is Sparaxis roxburghii?

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-324774: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.