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Weeds of Australia - Biosecurity Queensland Edition Fact Sheet
Sparaxis tricolor
Scientific Name
Sparaxis tricolor (Schneev.) Ker Gawl.
Note: the distinction between Sparaxis pillansii and Sparaxis tricolor in Australia is not
clear. Either one or both of these species, as well as hybrid cultivars, may be present in
naturalised populations. For the purpose of this publication, these plants will all be
treated as Sparaxis tricolor.
infestation (Photo: Sheldon Navie)
Synonyms
Ixia tricolor Schneev.
Sparaxis pillansii L. Bolus
Family
Iridaceae
Common Names
habit (Photo: Sheldon Navie)
harlequin flower, Jack Spratts, sparaxis, tricolor harlequin flower, tricolor harlequinflower, velvet flower, wand flower, wandflower
Origin
Native to south-western Africa (i.e. Cape Province in South Africa).
Naturalised Distribution
Widely naturalised in southern Australia (i.e. in the coastal districts of central New South
Wales, in many parts of Victoria, in south-eastern South Australia and in south-western
Western Australia).
habit growing in a mown area (Photo: Sheldon Navie)
Also naturalised overseas in south-western USA (i.e. California).
Notes
Tricolor harlequin flower ( Sparaxis tricolor) is regarded as an environmental weed in
Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia.
strap-like leaves (Photo: Sheldon Navie)
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at www.biosecurity.qld.gov.au to ensure you have the latest version of this fact sheet. The control
methods referred to in this fact sheet should be used in accordance with the restrictions (federal
and state legislation, and local government laws) directly or indirectly related to each control method.
These restrictions may prevent the use of one or more of the methods referred to, depending on
individual circumstances. While every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of this information, DEEDI
does not invite reliance upon it, nor accept responsibility for any loss or damage caused by actions
based on it.
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Australia for Biosecurity Queensland.
the very colourful flowers (Photo: Sheldon Navie)
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close-up of orange flowers with yellow centres and stamens
(Photo: Sheldon Navie)
flowers from side-on (Photo: Sheldon Navie)
apricot-coloured flowers (Photo: Sheldon Navie)
dark red and pale orange flowers (Photo: Sheldon Navie)
pinkish-coloured flowers (Photo: Sheldon Navie)