Moraea gigandra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
iplants
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
S. African Gard. 17: 418 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000784959
Common Names
- Gigandra Moraea
- Butterfly Iris
- Fortnight Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Moraea gigandra (also called Giant 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 gigandra is used in traditional medicine to treat stomach ailments and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Moraea gigandra is yellow and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Moraea gigandra 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 gigandra can also be propagated by division. Divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant the divisions.
Where to Find Moraea gigandra
Moraea gigandra is native to the eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
Moraea gigandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moraea gigandra?
Moraea gigandra
What type of plant is Moraea gigandra?
Perennial herb
Where is Moraea gigandra 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-323477: Based on the initial data import
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.