Moraea melanops - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Goldblatt & J.C.Manning
Source:
iplants
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Novon 10: 19 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785099
Common Names
- Black-eyed Moraea
- African Iris
- Black-eyed Susan
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Moraea melanops (also called Black-eyed Moraea, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to South Africa. It has an erect stem with narrow, linear leaves and yellow flowers with a purple center. It grows in grassland and scrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Moraea melanops is used in traditional medicine to treat stomach ailments and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Moraea melanops is yellow with a white centre, and is up to 2 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened capsule. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Moraea melanops can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Moraea melanops
Moraea melanops is found in the western and southern Cape of South Africa.
Moraea melanops FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moraea melanops?
Moraea melanops
What is the family of Moraea melanops?
Iridaceae
What is the type of Moraea melanops?
Herbaceous perennial
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-323610: 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.