Moraea speciosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) Goldblatt
Source:
iplants
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 133: 92 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790761
Common Names
- Moraea speciosa
- Showy Moraea
- Moraea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Moraea speciosa (also called Showy Moraea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers with a purple center and grows in sandy soils and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Moraea speciosa is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Moraea speciosa is a small, star-shaped bloom with five petals in shades of white, pink, and purple. The seed is a small, black nut. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Moraea speciosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown from seed sown in spring or autumn. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The corms should be planted 10-15 cm deep and spaced 15-20 cm apart.
Where to Find Moraea speciosa
Moraea speciosa can be found in the south-western parts of South Africa.
Moraea speciosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moraea speciosa?
Moraea speciosa
What is the common name of Moraea speciosa?
Showy Moraea
What is the natural habitat of Moraea speciosa?
It is native to the south-western parts 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-329318: 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.