Sparaxis bulbifera
Harlequin Flower
Also known as: Belamcanda bulbifera (L.) Moench +8 more
- Belamcanda bulbifera (L.) Moench
- Ixia alba L.
- Ixia anemoniflora DC.
- Ixia bulbifera L.
- Pardanthus bulbifer (L.) Klatt
- Pardanthus bulbiferus (L.) Klatt
- Sparaxis albiflora Eckl.
- Sparaxis bulbifera (L.) KerGawl.
- Sparaxis miniata Klatt
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Sparaxis bulbifera (commonly known as Harlequin-Flower) is a tuberous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with 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)
Argentina Northeast, Azores, Italy, Portugal, Sicilia, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia