Moraea nana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) Goldblatt & J.C.Manning
Source:
iplants
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Novon 5: 269 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785157
Common Names
- Moraea Nana
- Nana Moraea
- Moraea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Moraea nana (also called Dwarf Moraea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has long, narrow, grey-green leaves and produces white to pale blue flowers with yellow centers. It is found in rocky grassland, open woodlands, and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Moraea nana 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 nana is a yellow-orange, star-shaped flower with a dark center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Moraea nana 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 nana
Moraea nana can be found in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
Moraea nana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moraea nana?
Moraea nana
What is the common name of Moraea nana?
Dwarf Moraea
What is the family of Moraea nana?
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-323667: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.