Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inyangani
ID:
785447

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goldblatt

Source:
iplants

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 64: 272 (1977 publ. 1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000784780



Common Names

  • Moraea inyangani
  • Inyangani Moraea
  • Moraea Inyangani


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Description

Moraea inyangani (also called Inyangani 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 inyangani is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Moraea inyangani 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Moraea inyangani 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 inyangani

Moraea inyangani is native to Zimbabwe and can be found in grassland and open woodlands.

Moraea inyangani FAQ

What is the scientific name of Moraea inyangani?

Moraea inyangani

What is the family of Moraea inyangani?

Iridaceae

What is the common name of Moraea inyangani?

Inyangani 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-323302: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.