Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ocisapunga
ID:
1067835

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz ex Diels

Source:
tro

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenfam. ed. 2. 15a: 478 1930

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001067173



Common Names

  • Moraea
  • Ocisapunga
  • Ocisapunga Moraea


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Description

Moraea ocisapunga (also called Ocisapunga Moraea, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a few branches with a few flowers. It has white or pale blue flowers with ocisapunga petals. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Moraea ocisapunga is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Moraea ocisapunga flower is white and bell-shaped, with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Moraea ocisapunga is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, moist soils and can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or fall, and the plants should be spaced 12-18 inches apart.

Where to Find Moraea ocisapunga

Moraea ocisapunga is native to the tropical forests 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 tro-16600592: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.