Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clavata
ID:
785755

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.C.Foster

Source:
iplants

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 114: 49 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785088



Common Names

  • Clavata Moraea
  • Moraea clavata
  • Moraea


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Description

Moraea clavata (also called Cape Tulip, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to South Africa. It has an erect stem with narrow, linear leaves and yellow flowers with a purple center. It grows in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Moraea clavata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for cut flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Moraea clavata is yellow and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Moraea clavata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Moraea clavata

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

Moraea clavata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Moraea clavata?

Moraea clavata

What is the family of Moraea clavata?

Iridaceae

What is the common name of Moraea clavata?

Clavate 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,

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