Moraea insolens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Goldblatt
Source:
iplants
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. Africa 41(3-4): t. 1639 (1971 publ. 1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000784766
Common Names
- Moraea insolens
- Insolens Moraea
- Moraea Insolens
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Moraea insolens (also called Insolent Moraea, among many other common names) is a bulbous plant native to South Africa. It has long, narrow, grey-green leaves and produces a showy flower with three petals and three sepals in shades of yellow, orange, and white. It grows in moist meadows, open woods, and along streams and is often found in wetland areas.
Uses & Benefits
Moraea insolens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Moraea insolens has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Moraea insolens is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It can also be grown from seed, but it may take several years to flower.
Where to Find Moraea insolens
Moraea insolens is native to South Africa and can be found in grassland and open woodlands.
Moraea insolens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moraea insolens?
Moraea insolens
What type of flower does Moraea insolens produce?
Moraea insolens produces a white or pink flower with a yellow center.
What is the growth habit of Moraea insolens?
Moraea insolens is a perennial plant with a clumping growth habit.
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-323289: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.