Sparaxis grandiflora
Plain Harlequinflower, Plain Harlequin Flower
Other regional names: Sparaxis
- Sparaxis
Also known as: Ixia liliago DC. +3 more
- Ixia liliago DC.
- Sparaxis fragrans subsp. grandiflora (D.Delar.) Goldblatt
- Sparaxis grandiflora var. liliago (DC.) KerGawl.
- Sparaxis lacera KerGawl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Sparaxis grandiflora (commonly known as Plain Harlequinflower) is a tuberous plant within the Iridaceae family. It originates in Africa. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
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)
France, Great Britain, Madeira
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms