Moraea pearsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Goldblatt & J.C.Manning
Source:
iplants
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 39: 2 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913412
Common Names
- Moraea pearsonii
- Pearsonii Moraea
- Moraea Pearsonii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Moraea pearsonii (also called Pearson's Moraea, among many other common names) is a species of plant found in Colombia and Ecuador. It is a perennial herb with an erect stem and lanceolate leaves. The flowers are white with a yellow center and are borne in terminal racemes.
Uses & Benefits
Moraea pearsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Moraea pearsonii has white flowers with yellow anthers, and small, brown, oblong seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Moraea pearsonii is a terrestrial orchid native to South Africa. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark, perlite, or sphagnum moss. Water the plant regularly, but allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by division or by seed.
Where to Find Moraea pearsonii
Moraea pearsonii is native to Colombia and can be found in the departments of Antioquia and Valle del Cauca.
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-458396: 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.