Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quartzicola
ID:
1326246

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goldblatt & J.C.Manning

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 91: 82 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338700



Common Names

  • Quartzicola Moraea
  • Moraea quartzicola
  • Quartzicola African Iris


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Description

Moraea quartzicola (also called Quartz-loving moraea, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial native to South Africa. It has a single, thin, cylindrical stem with a single leaf at its apex. It is found growing in moist, shady forests at elevations of 500 to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Moraea quartzicola is a popular ornamental plant and is often used as a decorative element in gardens. It is also used to purify the air and reduce the amount of toxins in the environment.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Moraea quartzicola has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Moraea quartzicola

Moraea quartzicola is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Eastern Cape, Free State, and Northern Cape.

Moraea quartzicola FAQ

What is the common name of Moraea quartzicola?

Quartz-loving Moraea

Where is Moraea quartzicola native to?

South Africa

What type of soil does Moraea quartzicola prefer?

Well-drained soil

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

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.