Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
callista
ID:
785715

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goldblatt

Source:
iplants

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 64: 255 (1977 publ. 1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785048



Common Names

  • Callista Moraea
  • Callista Iris
  • Most Beautiful Moraea


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Description

Moraea callista (also called Callista's moraea, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa, where it is found in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Moraea callista 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

Moraea callista has yellow, star-shaped flowers with six petals and a dark center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, green stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Moraea callista is a bulbous perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Moraea callista

Moraea callista is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and rocky areas.

Moraea callista FAQ

What is the scientific name of Moraea callista?

Moraea callista

What is the family of Moraea callista?

Iridaceae

What is the common name of Moraea callista?

Callista moraea

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-323564: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.