Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elliotii
ID:
785654

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
iplants

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Handb. Irid. : 58 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000784987



Common Names

  • Elliottii Moraea
  • Butterfly Iris
  • Fortnight Lily


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Description

Moraea elliotii (also called Elliot's 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 elliotii 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

Moraea elliotii 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 elliotii can be propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in a few weeks. Transplant the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Moraea elliotii can also be propagated by division. Divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant the divisions.

Where to Find Moraea elliotii

Moraea elliotii is native to the eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

Moraea elliotii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Moraea elliotii?

Moraea elliotii

What type of plant is Moraea elliotii?

Perennial herb

Where is Moraea elliotii native to?

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,

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