Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
fosterae
ID:
913719

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dodson) P.A.Harding

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Huntleyas : 94 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913054



Common Names

  • Ixyophora
  • Foster's Ixyophora
  • Mountain Ixyophora


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Description

Ixyophora fosterae (also called Foster's Ixyophora, among many other common names) is a terrestrial bulb species native to South Africa. It has a single, erect stem with a single, terminal inflorescence. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white. It grows in moist, grassy meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ixyophora fosterae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin conditions, respiratory problems, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ixyophora fosterae has small, white flowers that are fragrant and grow in clusters. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a thin, white coating. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixyophora fosterae can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Ixyophora fosterae

Ixyophora fosterae is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-458010: Based on the initial data import
Calaway H. Dodson (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dodson' in the authors string.
Patricia A. Harding (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.Harding' in the authors string.