Ixia maculata
Spotted African Cornlily, Yellow Ixia
Also known as: Ixia capitata Andrews +7 more
- Ixia capitata Andrews
- Ixia conica Salisb.
- Ixia duckittiae L.Bolus
- Ixia fuscocitrina DC.
- Ixia maculata var. maculata
- Ixia milleri P.J.Bergius
- Ixia pallideflavens Eckl.
- Ixia vitellina Eckl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Ixia maculata (commonly known as Spotted African cornlily or Yellow Ixia) is a tuberous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
California, France, Madeira, Pakistan, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia