Moraea hiemalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Goldblatt
Source:
iplants
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 60: 248 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785081
Common Names
- Hiemalis Moraea
- Hiemalis Iris
- Winter Moraea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Moraea hiemalis (also called winter moraea, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa, where it is found in grassland and scrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Moraea hiemalis 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 hiemalis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Moraea hiemalis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Moraea hiemalis
Moraea hiemalis is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and rocky areas.
Moraea hiemalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moraea hiemalis?
Moraea hiemalis
What is the family of Moraea hiemalis?
Iridaceae
What is the common name of Moraea hiemalis?
Winter 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-323595: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.