Moraea namaquana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Goldblatt) Goldblatt
Source:
iplants
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Novon 8: 376 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785276
Common Names
- Namaquana Moraea
- Namaquanum Moraea
- Namaquanas Moraea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Moraea namaquana (also called Namaqua Spiderhead, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a single stem with a few leaves and a solitary flower. It grows in sandy soils and is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Moraea namaquana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Moraea namaquana is yellow and has three petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Moraea namaquana is a bulbous perennial that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soil in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division of the bulbs.
Where to Find Moraea namaquana
Moraea namaquana can be found in the western parts of South Africa, in grassland and rocky areas.
Moraea namaquana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moraea namaquana?
Moraea namaquana
What is the common name of Moraea namaquana?
Namaqua Moraea
What is the natural habitat of Moraea namaquana?
It is native to the Western Cape 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-323790: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.