Moraea lilacina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Goldblatt & J.C.Manning
Source:
iplants
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Novon 12: 355 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785168
Common Names
- Moraea Lilacina
- Lilacina Moraea
- Moraea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Moraea lilacina (also called Lilac Moraea, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has long, thin leaves and lilac-colored flowers with yellow centers. It typically grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Moraea lilacina is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Moraea lilacina has purple flowers with a black center, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Moraea lilacina is a bulbous perennial that is native to South Africa. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. The bulbs should be planted in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. The bulbs should be planted in the fall, and the plants will flower in the spring. The plants can be propagated by dividing the bulbs in the fall or by seed in the spring.
Where to Find Moraea lilacina
Moraea lilacina can be found in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
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-323678: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.