Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
ixioides
ID:
789648

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr. ex R.C.Foster

Source:
iplants

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 135: 43 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788981

Common Names

  • Ixioides Daisy
  • Ixioides Star
  • Ixioides Daisy Star

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Description

Geissorhiza ixioides (also called Ixia-like Star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the southern Cape region of South Africa, and is found in grassland and fynbos habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Geissorhiza ixioides is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of conditions, including digestive disorders, respiratory problems, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geissorhiza ixioides is a white to pale pink, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geissorhiza ixioides is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can also be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Geissorhiza ixioides

Geissorhiza ixioides can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa, growing in sandy soils.

Geissorhiza ixioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geissorhiza ixioides?

Geissorhiza ixioides

What type of plant is Geissorhiza ixioides?

Perennial

What is the average height of Geissorhiza ixioides?

4-6 inches

Species in the Geissorhiza genus

Geissorhiza alticola, Geissorhiza arenicola, Geissorhiza aspera, Geissorhiza barkerae, Geissorhiza bolusii, Geissorhiza bonae-spei, Geissorhiza bracteata, Geissorhiza brehmii, Geissorhiza brevituba, Geissorhiza bryicola, Geissorhiza burchellii, Geissorhiza callista, Geissorhiza cataractarum, Geissorhiza cedarmontana, Geissorhiza ciliatula, Geissorhiza confusa, Geissorhiza corrugata, Geissorhiza darlingensis, Geissorhiza delicatula, Geissorhiza divaricata, Geissorhiza elsiae, Geissorhiza erubescens, Geissorhiza esterhuyseniae, Geissorhiza eurystigma, Geissorhiza exscapa, Geissorhiza foliosa, Geissorhiza fourcadei, Geissorhiza furva, Geissorhiza geminata, Geissorhiza grandiflora, Geissorhiza hesperanthoides, Geissorhiza heterostyla, Geissorhiza hispidula, Geissorhiza humilis, Geissorhiza imbricata, Geissorhiza inaequalis, Geissorhiza inconspicua, Geissorhiza inflexa, Geissorhiza intermedia, Geissorhiza ixioides, Geissorhiza juncea, Geissorhiza kamiesmontana, Geissorhiza karooica, Geissorhiza leipoldtii, Geissorhiza lithicola, Geissorhiza longifolia, Geissorhiza louisabolusae, Geissorhiza malmesburiensis, Geissorhiza mathewsii, Geissorhiza minuta,

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

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Robert Crichton Foster (1904-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Foster' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:437123-1: Based on the initial data import