Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
ixioides
ID:
787606

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.J.Lewis

Source:
iplants

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 7: 41 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786939



Common Names

  • Ixioid Thereianthus
  • Ixioid Star-Violet
  • Ixioid Star-Lily


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Description

Thereianthus ixioides (also called Ixioid Thereianthus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in wet forests, thickets, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Thereianthus ixioides is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Thereianthus ixioides are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thereianthus ixioides is a small evergreen shrub that can be grown from seed or from cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or by taking semi-hardwood cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Thereianthus ixioides

Thereianthus ixioides can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Thereianthus ixioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thereianthus ixioides?

Thereianthus ixioides

What is the common name of Thereianthus ixioides?

Ixioides Thereianthus

What is the natural habitat of Thereianthus ixioides?

Thereianthus ixioides is native to Mexico and Guatemala

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,

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