Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Sparaxis Ker-Gawler [415]

genus_ja:

genus_en: Harlequin flower

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Iridaceae

family_ja: アヤメ

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distribution_en:

description_en: Genus of 6 species of cormous perennials from moist, rocky sites in South Africa. They are grown for their loose spikes of up to 5 widely funnel-shaped, brightly coloured flowers, borne in spring or summer. The sword-, sickle-, or lance-shaped, ribbed leaves, are often produced in an erect, basal fan. In frost-prone regions, grow in a cool greenhouse, or outdoors at the base of a warm, sunny wall in summer. In warmer areas, use in a raised bed or at the front of a border.

hardiness_en: Half hardy.

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Remove offsets when corms are dormant.

pests_en: Trouble free.

description_ja:

comment: SW.Cape

comment_ja: スパラキシス

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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