Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kamiesmontana
ID:
785807

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


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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-323651: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.