Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
786850

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burm.f.) Goldblatt

Source:
iplants

Year:
1992

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786183



Common Names

  • Sparaxis Villosa
  • Hairy Sparaxis
  • Hairy Sparaxis


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Description

Sparaxis villosa (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 villosa 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 villosa 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 villosa 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 villosa

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

Sparaxis villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sparaxis villosa?

Sparaxis villosa

What is the common name of Sparaxis villosa?

Hairy Harlequin flower

What is the natural habitat of Sparaxis villosa?

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-324761: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Nicolaas Laurens Burman (1733-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burm.f.' in the authors string.