Moraea comptonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) Goldblatt
Source:
iplants
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Novon 8: 375 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785181
Common Names
- Moraea Comptonii
- African Iris
- Butterfly Iris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Moraea comptonii (also called Compton's Moraea, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has long, thin leaves and yellow flowers with purple centers. It typically grows in rocky areas and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Moraea comptonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Moraea comptonii has yellow flowers with a black center, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Moraea comptonii is a small, clump-forming perennial that grows up to 10 cm (4 in) tall. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and small, star-shaped, yellow or white flowers. Cultivation and propagation: Moraea comptonii is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun. It is best propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Moraea comptonii
Moraea comptonii can be found in the western parts of South Africa, in grassland and rocky areas.
Moraea comptonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moraea comptonii?
Moraea comptonii
What is the common name of Moraea comptonii?
Compton's Moraea
What is the natural habitat of Moraea comptonii?
It is native to the Western Cape of South Africa
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-323690: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.