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Sparaxis
''Sparaxis'' is a genus of flowering plants called the harlequin flowers. It belongs to the iris family Iridaceae with about 13 species endemic to Cape Province, South Africa. All are perennial flowers, perennials that grow during the wet winter season, flower in spring and survive underground as dormant corms over summer. Their conspicuous flowers have six tepals, which in most species are equal in size and shape. ''Sparaxis bulbifera'' has flowers from cream to yellow or purple. ''Sparaxis grandiflora'' is a similar but larger plant. In cultivation in the UK it has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. ''Sparaxis tricolor'' has bright red flowers with yellow and black centres. Many named hybrid cultivars were bred from ''S. bulbifera'' and ''S. tricolor''. A group of species with asymmetrical flowers marked in mauve and yellow, including ''Sparaxis variegata'' and ''Sparaxis villosa'', was formerly treated as the genus ''Synnotia''. The genus name is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sparaxis Grandiflora Subsp
''Sparaxis'' is a genus of flowering plants called the harlequin flowers. It belongs to the iris family Iridaceae with about 13 species endemic to Cape Province, South Africa. All are perennials that grow during the wet winter season, flower in spring and survive underground as dormant corms over summer. Their conspicuous flowers have six tepals, which in most species are equal in size and shape. ''Sparaxis bulbifera'' has flowers from cream to yellow or purple. '' Sparaxis grandiflora'' is a similar but larger plant. In cultivation in the UK it has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. '' Sparaxis tricolor'' has bright red flowers with yellow and black centres. Many named hybrid cultivars were bred from ''S. bulbifera'' and ''S. tricolor''. A group of species with asymmetrical flowers marked in mauve and yellow, including ''Sparaxis variegata'' and ''Sparaxis villosa'', was formerly treated as the genus ''Synnotia''. The genus name is derived from the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sparaxis Tricolor
''Sparaxis tricolor'', known by the common names wandflower, harlequin flower, and sparaxis, is a bulb-forming perennial plant that grows in well-drained sunny soil. It gained its name from its colorful flowers which are bi- or tri-coloured with a golden centre and a small ring of brown surrounded by another colour. The plant is native to the northern Bokkeveld Escarpment in the west-central Cape Provinces of South Africa. It is present in California and Australia as an introduced species An introduced species, alien species, exotic species, adventive species, immigrant species, foreign species, non-indigenous species, or non-native species is a species living outside its native distributional range, but which has arrived ther ... after having escaped from garden cultivation. References External links Jepson Manual Treatment [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sparaxis Grandiflora
''Sparaxis grandiflora'', the plain harlequin flower, is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Sparaxis'', family Iridaceae, found in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit The Award of Garden Merit (AGM) is a long-established award for plants by the British Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). It is based on assessment of the plants' performance under UK growing conditions. It includes the full range of cultivated p .... Subspecies *''Sparaxis grandiflora'' subsp. ''grandiflora'' *''Sparaxis grandiflora'' subsp. ''acutiloba'' Goldblatt *''Sparaxis grandiflora'' subsp. ''fimbriata'' ( Lam.) Goldblatt *''Sparaxis grandiflora'' subsp. ''violacea'' ( Eckl.) Goldblatt References grandiflora Endemic flora of the Cape Provinces Plants described in 1804 {{Iridaceae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sparaxis Bulbifera
''Sparaxis bulbifera'', commonly known as harlequin flower, is a bulb-forming perennial plant. The species is native to Cape Province The Province of the Cape of Good Hope (), commonly referred to as the Cape Province () and colloquially as The Cape (), was a province in the Union of South Africa and subsequently the Republic of South Africa. It encompassed the old Cape Co ... in South Africa and naturalised in the Azores and Australia. It grows to between 15 and 60 cm high and has white to cream flowers. This flower is often found growing next to Geissorhiza radians. It has branched stems and lanceolate leaves. It is one of the few species native to sandy, waterlogged soils. Sparaxis bulbifera is popular in ornamental gardening due to its attractive blooms and resilience. The plant's flowers are noted for their striking appearance and ability to thrive in a variety of soil conditions, making them a favorite among gardeners looking to add a touch of exotic beauty to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sparaxis Auriculata
''Sparaxis auriculata'', is a species of flowering plant in the family ''Iridaceae Iridaceae () is a family of plants in order Asparagales, taking its name from the Iris (plant), irises. It has a nearly global distribution, with 69 accepted genera with a total of about 2500 species. It includes a number of economically importan ...''. It is found in West Cape, South Africa. References External links * * {{Taxonbar, from=Q15583910 auriculata Taxa named by Peter Goldblatt Endemic flora of the Cape Provinces ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sparaxis Villosa
''Sparaxis villosa'' is a species of ''Sparaxis'' native to the southwestern Cape Provinces of South Africa. References External links * * {{Iridaceae-stub villosa ''Villosa'' is a genus of freshwater mussels, aquatic bivalve molluscs in the family Unionidae. Species Species within the genus ''Villosa'': * '' Villosa amygdala'' * '' Villosa arkansasensis'' - Ouachita creekshell * '' Villosa choctawensi ... Endemic flora of the Cape Provinces Taxa named by Nicolaas Laurens Burman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sparaxis Elegans
''Sparaxis elegans'', is a species of ''Sparaxis'' native to the west-southwestern Cape Provinces of South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the Southern Africa, southernmost country in Africa. Its Provinces of South Africa, nine provinces are bounded to the south by of coastline that stretches along the Atlantic O .... References External links * * {{Taxonbar, from=Q15584478 elegans Endemic flora of the Cape Provinces ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |