Moraea bubalina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Goldblatt
Source:
iplants
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 63: 733 (1976 publ. 1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785012
Common Names
- Bubalina Moraea
- Moraea bubalina
- Moraea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Moraea bubalina (also called Bubalina Moraea, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and a single, yellow flower. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Moraea bubalina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Moraea bubalina is a yellow cup-shaped flower with a brown center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Moraea bubalina is a hardy, evergreen perennial native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and lightly covered with soil. Division is best done in spring or autumn when the plant is actively growing. The clumps should be carefully divided and replanted in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Moraea bubalina
Moraea bubalina is native to the western Cape Province of South Africa.
Moraea bubalina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moraea bubalina?
Moraea bubalina
What is the family of Moraea bubalina?
Iridaceae
What is the natural habitat of Moraea bubalina?
Grasslands
Species in the Moraea genus
Moraea macgregorii, Moraea macrantha, Moraea lugubris, Moraea loubseri, Moraea lurida, Moraea macronyx, Moraea margaretae, Moraea marionae, Moraea longiflora, Moraea huttonii, Moraea stricta, Moraea spathulata, Moraea insolens, Moraea iringensis, Moraea inyangani, Moraea indecora, Moraea incurva, Moraea inconspicua, Moraea tanzanica, Moraea inclinata, Moraea longifolia, Moraea ramosissima, Moraea reticulata, Moraea punctata, Moraea pubiflora, Moraea pritzeliana, Moraea tortilis, Moraea muddii, Moraea moggii, Moraea modesta, Moraea polystachya, Moraea namibensis, Moraea minor, Moraea thomasiae, Moraea thomsonii, Moraea alpina, Moraea textilis, Moraea papilionacea, Moraea ochroleuca, Moraea nubigena, Moraea neglecta, Moraea natalensis, Moraea umbellata, Moraea gracilenta, Moraea upembana, Moraea unifoliata, Moraea unibracteata, Moraea unguiculata, Moraea tulbaghensis, Moraea tripetala,
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-323526: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.