Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
variegata
ID:
786849

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sweet) Goldblatt

Source:
iplants

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 79: 157 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786182



Common Names

  • Sparaxis Variegata
  • Variegated Sparaxis
  • Variegated Sparaxis


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Description

Sparaxis variegata (also called Variegated Harlequin Flower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the iris family. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland, open woodland, and rocky slopes. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and showy, star-shaped flowers with yellow, orange, or white petals.

Uses & Benefits

Sparaxis variegata 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 variegata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sparaxis variegata 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 variegata

Sparaxis variegata is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Western Cape and Eastern Cape.

Sparaxis variegata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sparaxis variegata?

Sparaxis variegata

What is the common name of Sparaxis variegata?

Variegated Harlequin flower

What is the natural habitat of Sparaxis variegata?

Grassy slopes and open woodlands in South Africa

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-324760: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.