Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ferganicum
ID:
673901

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kovalevsk. & Vved.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Inst. Bot. Zool. Akad. Nauk Uzbeksk. S.S.R. 16: 18 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673233

Common Names

  • Ixiolirion ferganicum
  • Fergana ixiolirion
  • Fergana star-tulip

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Description

Ixiolirion ferganicum (also called Fergana lily, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with long, linear leaves and small, white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to Central Asia, and it grows in dry, rocky soils in grasslands and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ixiolirion ferganicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Ixiolirion ferganicum has white flowers with yellow centers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixiolirion ferganicum is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows to about 1m (3ft) tall and wide. It has small, needle-like leaves and small, bell-shaped, pink flowers in late spring and early summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Ixiolirion ferganicum

Ixiolirion ferganicum can be found in Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.

Ixiolirion ferganicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixiolirion ferganicum?

Ixiolirion ferganicum

What is the common name of Ixiolirion ferganicum?

Fringed lily

What is the natural habitat of Ixiolirion ferganicum?

Grassy steppes and meadows

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-279442: Based on the initial data import
Sofja S. Kovalevskaja (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kovalevsk.' in the authors string.
Alexei Ivanovich Vvedensky (1898-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vved.' in the authors string.