Moraea elsiae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Goldblatt
Source:
iplants
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 63: 18 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000784988
Common Names
- Elsiae Moraea
- Butterfly Iris
- Fortnight Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Moraea elsiae (also called Elsiae 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 elsiae 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 elsiae 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 elsiae 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 elsiae can also be propagated by division. Divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant the divisions.
Where to Find Moraea elsiae
Moraea elsiae is native to the western Cape Province of South Africa.
Moraea elsiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moraea elsiae?
Moraea elsiae
What type of plant is Moraea elsiae?
Perennial herb
Where is Moraea elsiae 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-323503: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.