Status:
valid
Authors:
(Goldblatt) Goldblatt
Source:
iplants
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Novon 8: 377 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785140
Common Names
- Kamiesmontana Moraea
- African Iris
- Butterfly Iris
Description
Moraea kamiesmontana (also called Kamies Mountain 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 kamiesmontana is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for making essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Moraea kamiesmontana is yellow and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Moraea kamiesmontana is a bulbous perennial that is native to the western United States. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division of the bulbs in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a cold frame.
Where to Find Moraea kamiesmontana
Moraea kamiesmontana is found in the western and southern Cape of South Africa.
Moraea kamiesmontana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moraea kamiesmontana?
Moraea kamiesmontana
What is the common name of Moraea kamiesmontana?
Kamies Mountain Moraea
What is the family of Moraea kamiesmontana?
Iridaceae
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,