Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graminicola
ID:
785709

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oberm.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. Africa 39: t. 1526 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785042



Common Names

  • Graminicola Moraea
  • Graminicola Iris
  • Grassland Moraea


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Description

Moraea graminicola (also called 'Grassland Moraea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. It is native to South Africa. It typically grows in grasslands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Moraea graminicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Moraea graminicola sub. graminicola
Moraea graminicola sub. notata Goldblatt

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Moraea graminicola 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 graminicola is a bulbous perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Moraea graminicola

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

Moraea graminicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Moraea graminicola?

Moraea graminicola

What is the family of Moraea graminicola?

Iridaceae

What is the common name of Moraea graminicola?

Grassland 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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